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Atypical presentation of plasmablastic lymphoma in immunocompetent patient.
Khan, Muhammad Danish; Natarajan, Shiva; Lekharaju, Venkata.
  • Khan MD; Department of Medical Oncology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds, UK mdan@live.com.
  • Natarajan S; Department of Haematology, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
  • Lekharaju V; Department of Gastroenterology, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
BMJ Case Rep ; 14(11)2021 Nov 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1546473
ABSTRACT
Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon and aggressive type of mature B cell lymphoma rarely involving gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here, we describe a case of PBL involving the colon in HIV/Epstein-Barr virus negative immunocompetent patient who presented with anaemia and weight loss but no significant GI symptoms. It emphasises that even in the absence of classical risk factors, one should consider possibility of this condition as this is potentially curable. Also, we would like to highlight the diagnostic and treatment challenges of such an aggressive lymphoma in a frail elderly patient with multiple comorbidities.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Lymphoma, B-Cell / Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Plasmablastic Lymphoma Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2021-243310

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Lymphoma, B-Cell / Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Plasmablastic Lymphoma Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2021-243310