Ocular lymphoma in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

PURPOSE

To treat large-cell lymphoma in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and bilateral vitreous cells.

METHODS

The patient underwent a diganostic vitrectomy.

RESULTS

Biopsy of the vitreous specimen disclosed large B-cell lymphoma. Large B-cell lymphoma occurring in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is referred to as Richter's syndrome.

CONCLUSIONS

Large-cell lymphoma of Richter's syndrome can occur in the eye. This case expands the clinical spectrum of organ involvement in Richter's syndrome.