Large cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma masquerading as renal carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombosis: a case report
2011
Large Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Mimicking Renal Cancer
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Erika E Samlowski, Christopher Dechet, Alan Weissman, Wolfram E Samlowski
Primary Institution: Nevada Cancer Institute
Conclusion
The case highlights that large-cell B-cell lymphomas can mimic renal cancer, and chemotherapy is the preferred treatment over nephrectomy.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient initially presented with symptoms consistent with renal cancer.
- Imaging studies suggested a large renal mass with IVC extension.
- A biopsy revealed large-cell B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma instead of renal cancer.
- The lymphoma responded well to chemotherapy, avoiding the need for surgery.
Takeaway
A woman thought to have kidney cancer actually had a type of lymphoma, which was treated successfully with chemotherapy instead of surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies and a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, followed by chemotherapy treatment.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
62-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of treated hypothyroidism.
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