Primary pleural lymphoma: plaque-like thickening of the pleura.
Τίτλος | Primary pleural lymphoma: plaque-like thickening of the pleura. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Oikonomou, A., Giatromanolaki A., Margaritis D., Froudarakis M., & Prassopoulos P. |
Journal | Jpn J Radiol |
Volume | 28 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 62-5 |
Date Published | 2010 Jan |
ISSN | 1867-108X |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Biopsy, Contrast Media, Cough, Diagnosis, Differential, Dyspnea, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Lymphoma, Male, Middle Aged, Pleura, Pleural Neoplasms, Radiographic Image Enhancement, Thoracoscopy |
Abstract | Primary pleural lymphoma is a rare entity that has been described in association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or pyothorax. We report a 63-year-old-man with no history of HIV infection or pyothorax who presented with progressive dyspnea and nonproductive cough. Chest radiography revealed complete opacification of the left hemithorax, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed large left pleural effusion and thin, homogeneous, plaque-like thickening of the parietal pleura. Thoracoscopic pleural biopsy was consistent with grade 1 extranodal follicular lymphoma of the pleura. The authors suggest that physicians should be aware of this rare location of primary pleural lymphoma manifested by plaque-like thickening of the pleura but not accompanied by mediastinal lymphadenopathy. |
DOI | 10.1007/s11604-009-0377-5 |
Alternate Journal | Jpn J Radiol |
PubMed ID | 20112096 |