Primary splenic hodgkin lymphoma masquerading as splenic abscess
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
; : 118-120, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
@#Hodgkin lymphoma is a form of malignant lymphoid neoplasm. It can have various clinical presentations such as prolonged fever, night sweats, weight loss and asymptomatic lymphadenopathy. It has a distinct fever pattern known as Pel Ebstein fever. However, in some instances, its clinical presentation can mimic some tropical infections. Here, we present a case of primary splenic lymphoma masquerading as splenic abscess in a 53-yearold man with underlying dyslipidemia.
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The Medical Journal of Malaysia
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