Although eosinophilia is a recognised associated feature of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, hypereosinophilia seldom the presenting in patient. Here, authors report an unusual case 21-year-old male patient who presented to General Medicine outpatient department hospital with history multiple episodes left-sided pleural effusion addition mediastinal and cervical lymphadenopathy. Baseline investigations reve...

Background: Radiotherapy (RT) has potential synergistic effects with CAR T but is not widely used as bridging therapy for lymphoma patients due to logistical challenges, uncertainty about patient selection and lack of standardised protocols. Published data on RT are so far restricted single-centre analyses. Methods: We analysed in a large multi-centre national cohort B-cell (LBCL) approved 3rd ...

Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type (PCDLBCL-LT) is a rare diffuse large B-cell lymphoma confined to the skin of the legs. The typical presentation is characterized by solitary or multiple growing plaques, usually confined to one leg. We report a case of PCDLBCL-LT of activated B-cell subtype characterized by multiple local relapses in the legs, initially, and systemic rel...

BACKGROUND Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the cervix is a very rare disease, with non-specific clinical presentation. Its prognosis depends on accurate and timely diagnosis and therapy. Moreover, the management of this tumour has never been standardized. CASE REPORT Herein we present a rare case of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the cervix misdiagnosed as cervical myoma. O...

Long-term survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma are at increased risk for a number of late complications, including development of second malignancies and cardiovascular disease. Treatment-related factors and other modifying risk factors contributing to the risk of late effects have been identified. Survivors deemed at increased risk based on their treatment history and other exposures may benefit fr...

Over the past 10 years, significant progress has been made in understanding HIV-associated lymphomas and improving the prognosis of these diseases. With the advent of combination antiretroviral therapy and the development of novel therapeutic strategies, most patients with HIV-associated lymphomas are cured. The outcome for the majority of patients with HIV-associated diffuse large B-cell lymph...

Lymphoma of cheek is a rare ad uncommon disease, representing 2,5% of malignant lymphoma. The cause is unknown but there are a lot of risk factors such as Helicobacter pylori and Epstein Barr virus. Symptoms are aspecific and may be confused with otolaryngological benign diseases. We present a case of B cell lymphoma of the cheek, which presented with a history of a slowly growing swelling of 3...

Objective(s): Post-treatment evaluations by CT/MRI (based on the International Working Group/ Cotswolds meeting guidelines) and PET (based on Revised Response Criteria), were examined in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with malignant lymphoma (ML). Methods: 79 patients, undergoing CT/MRI for the examination of suspected lesions and whole-body PET/CT before and after therapy...

Correspondence: Judith A. Ferry, M.D., Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. Telephone: 617-726-3978; Fax: 617-726-7474; e-mail: [email protected] Received January 13, 2006; accepted for publication February 22, 2006. ©AlphaMed Press 1083-7159/2006/$20.00/0 Abstract Burkitt’s lymphoma is a highly aggressive lymphoma identif...

The most common renal manifestation of Sjögren's syndrome is tubulointerstitial nephritis, and glomerular disease is rare (3). A 62-year-old woman with primary Sjögren's syndrome developed nephrotic syndrome. Kidney biopsy was consistent with membraneous glomerulonephritis. Steroid pulse therapy was not effective. Three months later she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the tongue, a...