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Splenic lymphoma: unusual case with exclusive red pulp involvement
A Faravelli1, S Gambini, D Perego
1Servizio di Anatomia Patologica, Ospedale Desio, Milano.
Pathologica
|December 1, 1995
Summary
This case study describes Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Spleen (PMLS) exclusively involving the red pulp. It highlights the origin of neoplasia from splenic red pulp lymphoid cells and discusses differential diagnosis challenges.
Area of Science:
- Hematopathology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Spleen (PMLS) is a rare hematologic malignancy.
- Splenic involvement in lymphoma typically occurs secondary to systemic disease.
- Exclusive red pulp involvement presents a unique topographic challenge.