Malignant Lymphoma in the Psoas Major Muscle

Nobuhiro Akuzawa1, Takashi Hatori2, Aya Takase3

  • 1Department of General Medicine, National Hospital Organization Shibukawa Medical Center, 383 Shiroi, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0280, Japan.

Insights

A rare case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) presented as a psoas muscle mass. This lymphoma subtype has a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for accurate MRI diagnosis in skeletal muscle abnormalities.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Skeletal muscle lymphoma is a rare condition.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) can present atypically.