A case of B-cell lymphoma of Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (BALTOMA) masquerading as an atypical interstitial pneumonia

10.5580/275b ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 4241-4244
Author(s):  
S. J. Bourke

Lymphocytic infiltrations of the lung arise from the proliferation of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue, resulting in a spectrum of rare conditions ranging from benign polyclonal lymphoid interstitial pneumonia to monoclonal primary malignant lymphomas of the lung. Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia is most commonly seen in Sjögren’s syndrome or other connective tissue diseases, and in association with HIV infection, and is characterized by reticulonodular shadowing on CT imaging and (usually) a good response to corticosteroids. Primary pulmonary lymphomas fall into three categories: lymphomatoid granulomatosis, low-grade B-cell lymphoma, and high-grade B-cell lymphoma. The latter require treatment with cytotoxic drugs and have a poor prognosis.


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Introduction: Hodgkin's and non-lymphomas Hodgkin's are malignant tumours of lymphoid tissue. Non-lymphomas Hodgkin's are a type of lymphoid tissue cancers that arise from T or B cells or their progenitors, and can be indolent or aggressive. B-cell lymphomas account for around 80% of all cases in the United States. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma are all examples of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Non-Lymphoma Hodgkin's is the sixth most prevalent malignancy in the United States, with incidence rates nearly doubling in the last 35 years. With each decade of life, the incidence rises; the median age upon diagnosis is 66. In India, the incidence rates in urban regions are many times higher than in rural areas, with the incidence being higher in metropolitan cities and among Indian immigrants, implying that urban lifestyles and economic advancement may boost cancer incidence. In 2010, NHL was projected to have caused roughly 0.36 million new cases and 0.19 million deaths. Case Presentation: A male patient of Two and half years from Shiwangaon MO, was admitted to Paediatric Ward, AVBRH on 31st May, 2021 with a known case of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma which was diagnosed itself at AVBRH on 31st May,2021. My patient was brought with a chief complain of swelling in the testicular region for 6 days. As narrated by the patient’s father, my patient was apparently alright 6 months back and then patient develop swelling in temporal region suddenly, associated with pain on touch, as the swelling develops more and uncomfortable, patient was brought immediately to AVBRH and was admitted in Paediatric Ward for further investigation.


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