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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma recurrence in an uncommon site: the lacrimal caruncle.

Emirhan Ozkul, Mehmet Serhat Mangan, Ibrahım Bulent Buttanri, Seda Mazmanoglu Atilman

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Emirhan OzkulUniversity of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Institute, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet Serhat ManganUniversity of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Institute, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7720-9003
Ibrahım Bulent ButtanriDepartment of Ophthalmology, Acibadem Health Group, Turkey.
Seda Mazmanoglu AtilmanDepartment of Pathology, University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Abstract

Recurrent follicular lymphoma in the caruncle is an exceedingly rare clinical presentation, with limited cases documented in the literature. This case describes a 58-year-old male with a history of follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma localized solely to the left caruncle, treated with systemic R-Bendamustine chemotherapy and achieving complete remission. Two years later, the patient presented with a recurrent lesion in the same anatomical site. Clinical and radiological evaluations confirmed the recurrence, and an incisional biopsy was performed, followed by histopathological analysis that reaffirmed the diagnosis of follicular lymphoma. The patient subsequently received 16 sessions of radiotherapy. This case emphasizes the unique challenges associated with managing recurrent caruncular lymphomas, highlighting the critical role of long-term surveillance and a multidisciplinary approach. The rarity of this presentation underscores the need for further research into the pathophysiology and optimal treatment strategies for follicular lymphoma in extranodal sites such as the caruncle.

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carunclecaruncular lymphomaextranodal lymphomaocular adnexal lymphomarare ophthalmologic malignancyrecurrent follicular lymphoma

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PMCPMC12448298

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