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Monica Ralli, MD; Jonathan W. Goldman, MD; Eric Lee, MD; Lauren C. Pinter-Brown, MD; Ben J. Glasgow, MD; David Sarraf, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(3):343-345.

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Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a malignant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma characterized by erythematous patches, plaques, and tumors. In later stages, noncutaneous involvement can ensue with visceral spread, lymphadenopathy, and Sézary syndrome.¹ Intraocular extension is rare,² and anterior chamber involvement has not been reported. We describe a case of bilateral hypopyon from intraocular MF involvement.

Report of a Case

A 68-year-old man with MF, stage T4N3M1B0 by TNMB classification,³ complicated by inguinal lymphadenopathy and epiglottal involvement had worsening vision over 2 weeks. He had previously been treated with UV light therapy enhanced with psoralen, gemcitabine hydrochloride, interferon, methotrexate sodium, and liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride. Visual acuity was 20/25 OD and hand motions OS. His skin was diffusely hyperemic and edematous with several tumors (Figure 1A). Dense, bilateral, lobular-appearing hypopyon with admixed blood was present . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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