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Hodgkin lymphoma in pre-existing thymoma: a case report
Rahaf M AbuKhalaf1, Zahraa M M Zeer1, Zahra Hosam Abu Harb1
1Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Introduction:
Thymus is a primary lymphoid organ which has an important role in humoral and cellular immunity. It can be a site for various neoplasms including thymomas.
Case Presentation:
The authors report a case of a 55-year-old patient presenting with weight loss, night sweats and sensation of heat. After thorough evaluation his histopathology analysis revealed the rare presence of Hodgkin lymphoma in a background of type B2 thymoma.
Discussion:
Thymoma is one of the well-known thymic tumors that is encountered in clinical practice. It has diverse associations with other autoimmune diseases and malignancies. The concurrent diagnosis of thymoma with thymic Hodgkin lymphoma is extremely rare.
Conclusion:
Although this association is very rare, it is crucial to distinguish between thymic Hodgkin lymphoma and thymoma and manage them appropriately.
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