Diffuse large B ‐cell lymphoma presenting with cavitary lung disease

We herein report a case in which a patient with diffuse large B ‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL) presented with cavitary lung disease and splenic mass, which was diagnosed by transbronchial biopsy. DLBCL should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with cavitary lung diseases who have rare metastatic lesions for primary lung cancer, such as intra‐abdom inal lymph nodes or spleen. AbstractDiffuse large B ‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with cavitary lung disease is rare and is often difficult to differentiate from primary lung cancer, granulomatous disease, or an infectious disease based on imaging findings alone. We herein report a case in which a patient with DLBCL presented with cavitary lung disease an d splenic mass, which was diagnosed by transbronchial biopsy. DLBCL should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with cavitary lung diseases who have rare metastatic lesions for primary lung cancer, such as intra‐abdominal lymph nodes or spleen.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - May 10, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yukiko Hibino, Ryosuke Imai, Torahiko Jinta Tags: Case Report Source Type: research