scholarly journals Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and spinal cord compression: a diagnostic challenge

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 380
Author(s):  
Bilal Bin Abdullah ◽  
Nida Nausheen ◽  
Nagur Khuda Baksh ◽  
Naga Dharma Teja Keerthi
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Non Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma

We report a 25-year-old lady presenting to the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital with spinal cord compression. Initially we had a diagnostic difficulty, as its presentation was perplexing. Finally we pointed towards the diagnosis of non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma and proved it. This article carries a message for the clinicians as clinical fallacies were noticed towards pointing this diagnosis. We have clearly explained the shortcomings in evaluating a case making a diagnosis towards non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma and spinal cord compression, as many situations in the setting were simulating and overlapping.

Primary Spinal Epidural Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma the Contribution of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Therapeutic Approach and Review of the Literature

1992 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 397-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
llan G. Ron ◽  
Irith Reider ◽  
Nelly Wigler ◽  
Samario Chaitchik
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Characteristic Appearance ◽  
Non Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Spinal Epidural

Primary spinal epidural lymphoma (Stage I) is diagnosed predominantly late after a long prodromal phase of local back pain resulting in spinal cord compression. The use of CT and NMR images in the early stage of investigation and their analysis may help to diagnose these cases prior to the appearance of neurologic deficit. We report on 2 patients who presented with prolonged localized back pain with sudden symptoms of spinal cord compression. CAT scan and NMR imaging demonstrated the characteristic appearance of lymphoma. Decompressive laminectomy supported the diagnosis. Radiotherapy treatment to the region of the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma resulted in complete resolution. Thereafter, systemic chemotherapy with CHOP achieved a good response.

Syringomyelia Secondary to Compression of the Cervical Spinal Cord by an Extramedullary Lymphoma

Neurosurgery ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 834-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adilia Hormigo ◽  
J. Lobo-Antunes ◽  
J. M. Bravo-Marques ◽  
Silvério M. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Cervical Spinal Cord ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Non Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Abstract A case of syringomyelia secondary to an extramedullary cervical spinal cord compression by a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is described. After radiotherapy. the syrinx was no longer seen. The pathogenesis of this type of syrinx is discussed, and the potential benefit of radiotherapy in these cases is suggested.

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