Primary Splenic Lymphoma: A Case Report
| Autor: | C. S. Santhosh, Abhay K. Kattepur, B. S. Shivaswamy, Rajashekara Babu, S. Rohith |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
| Předmět: |
Pathology
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Splenectomy Primary Splenic Lymphoma Case Report Splenic Neoplasm Spleen medicine.disease Splenic tumor medicine.anatomical_structure Lymphatic system Oncology Surgical oncology hemic and lymphatic diseases medicine Surgery business |
| Zdroj: | Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 4:287-290 |
| ISSN: | 0976-6952 0975-7651 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13193-013-0243-x |
| Popis: | Primary splenic lymphomas (PSL) constitute a rare variety of splenic neoplasms. As a secondary lymphoid organ, the spleen is usually involved by lymphomas as part of the systemic illness. However, rarely it can be the exclusive site of disease burden. An elderly lady presented with symptoms and signs of splenomegaly. After evaluation she was found to have a splenic tumor. Splenectomy was done which revealed primary splenic lymphoma. This case report highlights the evaluation and management of this illness. |
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