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Retroperitoneal extra-adrenal non-Hodgkin lymphoma: An uncommon presentation
Y Ayari1, T Taktak1, H Boussaffa1
1Department of Urology, La Rabta University Hospital, Tunisia.
Urology Case Reports
|December 19, 2018
Summary
Primary retroperitoneal non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare condition. This case highlights successful diagnosis and treatment of a large retroperitoneal mass with R-CHOP chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Primary retroperitoneal non-Hodgkin lymphoma is exceptionally rare.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, often necessitating extensive and costly investigations.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old patient presented with abdominal fullness and back pain.
- Imaging revealed a solitary, large retroperitoneal mass.
Findings:
- The mass was diagnosed as an extra-nodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Surgical excision via lombotomy followed by R-CHOP chemotherapy resulted in a favorable outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in retroperitoneal masses.
- Successful management with chemotherapy suggests potential therapeutic avenues for similar presentations.
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