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Primary pleural lymphoma.
Alexandra Gastesi1, Daniel Kapadia1
1Henry Ford Hospital, USA.
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|June 14, 2024
Summary
Primary pleural lymphoma is a rare condition. This case highlights a unique presentation of Hodgkin
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary pleural lymphoma is exceptionally rare, accounting for only 7% of lymphoma cases.
- Existing literature primarily associates primary pleural lymphoma with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or pyothorax.
Observation:
- A patient presented with chronic cough and progressively worsening dyspnea.
- Imaging revealed pleural thickening and a pleural-based mass.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with primary pleural Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through thoracoscopy.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of primary pleural lymphoma presentations.
- Highlights the importance of considering lymphoma in unexplained pleural masses, even without typical risk factors like HIV or pyothorax.
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