Large B-cell lymphoma mimicking iliopsoas abscess following open revision of proximal femur infected non-union: a case report

BACKGROUND: Extranodal presentation of lymphoma is a rare occurrence. It has been postulated that chronic antigen stimulation may predispose a patient to the development of lymphoma. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case report of a large extranodal B-cell lymphoma mimicking a postoperative abscess f...

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Autores principales: McCammon, James, Mascarenhas, Randy, Monument, Michael J, Elyousfi, Abdul, Pilkey, Brad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2014
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120726/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25056400
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-470
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Extranodal presentation of lymphoma is a rare occurrence. It has been postulated that chronic antigen stimulation may predispose a patient to the development of lymphoma. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case report of a large extranodal B-cell lymphoma mimicking a postoperative abscess following surgery for an infected proximal femur nonunion in an 80-year-old Caucasian male of Italian descent. CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the need to consider malignancy in revision surgery, careful examination of operative specimens and the need for further understanding of the role of metal implants in chronic antigen stimulation.

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