Atypical presentation of plasmablastic lymphoma in immunocompetent patient.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(11)2021 Nov 30.
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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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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lymphoma, B-Cell
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
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Plasmablastic Lymphoma
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bcr-2021-243310
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