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Osteolytic primary bone lymphoma in the multiple bones.

Shusuke Yagi^1,2,3, Robert Zheng¹, Seiichi Nishiyama³

¹Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.

The Journal of Medical Investigation : JMI

|October 29, 2019

Summary

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Primary non-Hodgkin bone lymphoma (PBL) is a rare cause of bone lesions, often overlooked in adults. This case highlights PBL in an elderly patient with multiple fractures, emphasizing its potential for underdiagnosis.

Keywords:

differential diagnosis diffuse large B-cell lymphoma head tumor

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Radiology

Background:

Primary non-Hodgkin bone lymphoma (PBL) is a rare malignancy affecting bone tissue.
PBL can present as solitary or multiple destructive bone lesions, mimicking other osteolytic tumors.
Early-stage PBL often lacks specific symptoms or objective abnormalities, leading to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

An elderly patient presented with fractures in cranial and femoral bones due to falls.
Radiological examination revealed multiple destructive bone lesions.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with primary non-Hodgkin bone lymphoma involving multiple bones.
The bone lesions were osteolytic, contributing to pathological fractures.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering PBL in the differential diagnosis of osteolytic bone lesions, especially in elderly patients.
Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for PBL are crucial to prevent delayed treatment and improve patient outcomes.