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P Jacobs, R Slome, A Timme

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
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    Long-term corticosteroid therapy effectively controlled vascular inflammation in a patient with multiple aneurysms. However, this immunosuppressive treatment was associated with the late development of large cell lymphoma (histiocytic lymphoma).

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Oncology
    • Vascular Medicine

    Background:

    • A 45-year-old man presented with multiple aneurysms and severe constitutional symptoms.
    • Management required long-term corticosteroid therapy, a form of immunosuppressive treatment.

    Observation:

    • Two aneurysms were surgically resected early in the disease course.
    • Postmortem examination revealed inactive and fibrosed vascular lesions, indicating successful control of inflammation by corticosteroids.

    Findings:

    • Diffuse large cell lymphoma (histiocytic lymphoma) developed late in the patient's clinical course.
    • This suggests a potential link between long-term immunosuppressive therapy and the development of neoplasia.

    Implications:

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