Abstract
BACKGROUND Our patient presented with an unusual case of rapidly growing palpebral tumors, which obstructed his vision and caused professional and social impairment. OBJECTIVES The objective was to report the role of surgical management in a case of the d'emblee variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and to provide a literature review. METHODS Tumors of the eyelids previously treated with topical and oral retinoids, indomethacin, dapsone, systemic chemotherapy, and high-dose systemic corticosteroids respond finally to conservative excision and second intention healing. RESULTS Surgical debulking of palpebral tumors achieved remission of a locally aggressive form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and significant restoration of the sight, eyelid function, and social/professional function. CONCLUSION In selected cases, surgical excision of tumor tissue may be of significant assistance in managing d'emblee variant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
