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Primary Extranodal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Prostate: A Case Report
Daniel E Ezekwudo1, Foluso Ogunleye1, Bolanle Gbadamosi1
1Department of Hematology and Oncology, William Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI, USA.
Case Reports in Oncology
|April 18, 2017
Summary
Primary prostate lymphoma is rare. This case highlights diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as urinary retention, emphasizing its importance in differential diagnosis for resistant prostate enlargement.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Primary prostate lymphoma is an exceptionally rare condition.
- Lymphoma involving the prostate gland is often secondary to systemic disease.
Observation:
- A 54-year-old male presented with urinary retention and symptoms mimicking benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Initial investigations revealed prostate enlargement, leading to a diagnostic challenge.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the prostate.
- Clinicopathologic features of this rare presentation were analyzed.
Implications:
- Prostate lymphoma should be considered in patients with obstructive urinary symptoms unresponsive to standard therapy.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for patient outcomes in this rare malignancy.