Early Stage Diffuse B-Cell Lymphoma Found During Bronchoscopy
Author Information
Author(s): HIDEAKI SHIMATANI, KINNYA FURUKAWA, YOSHIROU EBIHARA, HIROMI SERIZAWA, MASAHIRO TSUBOI, AKIHIKO OGATA, CHIMORI KONAKA, HARUBUMI KATO
Primary Institution: Tokyo Medical University
Conclusion
The case illustrates a rare instance of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma being detected bronchoscopically alongside peripheral lung cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Endobronchial involvement of malignant lymphoma is extremely rare.
- Primary lymphomas in pulmonary parenchymal tissue account for only 0.45% of all pulmonary malignancies.
- The lymphoma was entirely visible bronchoscopically.
- Immunohistochemical staining confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse B-cell type non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Systemic chemotherapy was effective for both the carcinoma and the lymphoma.
Takeaway
Doctors found a tiny lymphoma in a man's lung while checking for another type of cancer, which is very unusual.
Methodology
The study involved a case report detailing the diagnosis and treatment of a 66-year-old man with both lung cancer and lymphoma.
Limitations
The biopsy specimen was insufficient to assess certain cellular features of the lymphoma.
Participant Demographics
A 66-year-old asymptomatic man with a history of laryngeal cancer.
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