scholarly journals Primary Non-Hodgkin Uterine Lymphoma of the Cervix: A Literature Review

Medicina ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Cristina Capsa ◽  
Laura Aifer Calustian ◽  
Sabina Antonela Antoniu ◽  
Eugen Bratucu ◽  
Laurentiu Simion ◽  
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Introduction: Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) comprise 85% of the total lymphomas diagnosed, with the histological type of diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCL) being the most prevalent in adults. In about 40% of cases, the location is extranodal. Uterine cervix lymphomas of this type are extremely rare (0.5–1.5%) and represent a diagnostic challenge. A case of DLBCL of the cervix is presented here along with a review of the literature. Materials and methods: A 75-year-old patient was referred with a bleeding vegetant tumour occupying her entire vagina. The histological and pathological investigations performed following the tumour biopsy indicated a malignant, diffuse, vaguely nodular lymphoid tumour proliferation. The immunohistochemistry results were in favour of a diffuse B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (DLBCL). CHOP (Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (also called doxorubicin or adriamycin), Oncovin (vincristine), Prednisone or Prednisolone) polychemotherapy and radiotherapy were effective and resulted in tumour regression (from 3.4 cm to tumour disappearance, with the cervix returning to normal size). Conclusions: The uterine cervix lymphoma prognosis is more conservative than that for a nodal lymphoma, mainly due to a later diagnosis determined via immunohistochemistry. Chemotherapy is the main treatment.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamidele J. Alegbeleye ◽  
Olorunseun O. Ogunwobi

BACKGROUND: Breast lymphomas are rare extranodal lymphomas. They constitute a tiny percentage of malignant tumors of the breast and a small subset of extranodal lymphomas. The rarity of breast lymphomas is attributed to the very scanty lymphoid tissue content of the chest wall. AIMS OF STUDY: This case report aims to provide an up-to-date review of the literature on breast lymphomas and clinicians to consider the possibility of this disease entity while treating a breast mass. CASE PRESENTATION: A case is reported of primary mammary non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a 52-year-old man. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was inconclusive. Incisional biopsy-confirmed primary breast lymphoma was diagnosed as the diffuse large B-cell type: non – Hodgkin lymphoma. He had complete disease remission in response to chemotherapy – Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, and Prednisolone (CHOP). After that, the patient did not require further surgical intervention. He was followed up at two-monthly intervals for eighteen months in the surgical outpatient clinic with no disease recurrence and satisfactory clinical outcome, following which he discontinued follow-up visits. CONCLUSION: While assessing breast masses, clinicians must recognize primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma as a potential differential diagnosis. A core biopsy of breast masses is needed to exclude it, and appropriate treatment must be given if diagnosed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Mamatha Siricilla ◽  
Lydia Irwin ◽  
Andres Ferber

Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) is a subtype of nonclassical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). It resembles non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), by expressing classic B cell markers such as CD20 and CD79a however lacks definitive HL markers (such as CD15 and CD30). T cell histiocyte-rich large B cell lymphoma (THRLBCL), on the other hand, is a distinct entity classified under NHL and considered a variant of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). NLPHL can look morphologically and immunologically similar to THRLBCL and often poses a diagnostic challenge. Neoplastic cells in both NLPHL and THRLBCL express B cell markers and are typically scattered in a background of reactive cells. The two major differences are the background cell type and the morphologic pattern. Despite having a phenotypic resemblance, they have distinct biologic behavior and clinical course. NLPHL typically has an indolent course, and THRLBCL has an aggressive course. Hence, differentiating these two entities is critical not only for prognosis but for treatment purposes. Of note, NLPHL has a small risk of transformation to an aggressive lymphoma such as THRLBCL.


2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Beata Grygalewicz

StreszczenieB-komórkowe agresywne chłoniaki nieziarnicze (B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma – B-NHL) to heterogenna grupa nowotworów układu chłonnego, wywodząca się z obwodowych limfocytów B. Aberracje cytogenetyczne towarzyszące B-NHL to najczęściej translokacje onkogenów takich jak MYC, BCL2, BCL6 w okolice genowych loci dla łańcuchów ciężkich lub lekkich immunoglobulin. W niektórych przypadkach dochodzi do wystąpienia kilku wymienionych aberracji jednocześnie, tak jak w przypadkach przebiegających z równoczesną translokacją genów MYC i BCL2 (double hit), niekiedy także z obecnością rearanżacji BCL6 (triple hit). Takie chłoniaki cechuje szczególnie agresywny przebieg kliniczny. Obecnie molekularna diagnostyka cytogenetyczna przy użyciu techniki fluorescencyjnej hybrydyzacji in situ (FISH) oraz, w niektórych przypadkach, aCGH jest niezbędnym narzędziem rozpoznawania, klasyfikowania i oceny stopnia zaawansowania agresywnych, nieziarniczych chłoniaków B-komórkowych. Technika mikromacierzy CGH (aCGH) była kluczowym elementem wyróżnienia prowizorycznej grupy chłoniaków Burkitt-like z aberracją chromosomu 11q (Burkitt-like lymphoma with 11q aberration – BLL, 11q) w najnowszej klasyfikacji nowotworów układu chłonnego Światowej Organizacji Zdrowia (World Health Organization – WHO) z 2016 r. Omówione zostaną sposoby różnicowania na poziomie cytogenetycznym takich chłoniaków jak: chłoniak Burkitta (Burkitt lymphoma – BL), chłoniak rozlany z dużych komórek B (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma – DLBCL) oraz 2 nowych jednostek klasyfikacji WHO 2016, czyli chłoniaka z komórek B wysokiego stopnia złośliwości z obecnością translokacji MYC i BCL2 i/lub BCL6 (high-grade B-cell lymphoma HGBL, with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 translocations) oraz chłoniaka BLL, 11q.


2016 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. CCRep.S39052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Elkourashy ◽  
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan ◽  
Syed I. Alam ◽  
Adham A. Ammar ◽  
Ahmed M. El Sayed ◽  
...  

Extranodal lymphoma (ENL) occurs in approximately 30%–40% of all patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has been described in almost all organs and tissues. However, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common histological subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, primarily arising in the retroperitoneal region. In this article, we report a rare case of an adult male diagnosed with primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the gluteal and adductor muscles with aggressive bone involvement. All appropriate radiological and histopathological studies were done for diagnosis and staging. After discussion with the lymphoma multidisciplinary team, it was agreed to start on R-CHOP protocol (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin (Adriamycin), vincristine (Oncovin®), and prednisone) as the standard of care, which was later changed to R-CODOX-M/R-IVAC protocol (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine (Oncovin®), doxorubicin, and high-dose methotrexate alternating with rituximab, ifosfamide, etoposide, and high-dose cytarabine) due to inadequate response. Due to the refractory aggressive nature of the disease, subsequent decision of the multidisciplinary team was salvage chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. The aim of this case report was to describe and evaluate the clinical presentation and important radiological features of extranodal lymphoma affecting the musculoskeletal system.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Drago

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) in adults. Affecting nearly 7 out of every 100,000 people in the United States annually, this hematogenous neoplasm is known for its aggressiveness and rapid development. Being the most common NHL, it has been divided into several subgroups based on pathogenesis and treatment methods. In particular, subtypes such as germinal center, activated B-cell-like, and primary mediastinal diffuse large B-cell lymphomas  have been divided by their uniqueness of pathology at the cellular level. Knowing the numerous cytokines, inflammatory markers, and other microcellular processes that these lymphomas disrupt can help target an effective therapeutic at the disease.


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