Primary multifocal osseous Hodgkin's lymphoma
Primary multifocal osseous Hodgkin's lymphoma
Background
Hodgkin's disease (HD) most commonly presents with progressive painless enlargement of peripheral lymph nodes, especially around the cervical region. A few children have systemic symptoms and weight loss. At the time of diagnosis, osseous involvement is uncommon
Case presentation
A case is described of Primary Multifocal Osseous Hodgkin's Lymphoma in a seven-year-old boy. He presented with a painful swelling in the sternum, and further investigations revealed deposits in his L1 vertebra, the left sacro-iliac joint and the right acetabulum.
Conclusion
The clinical, radiological and histological features of this disease can mimic other medical conditions, including Tuberculosis, making the diagnosis difficult and often leading to delays in treatment. This is a very rare condition and we believe this to be the youngest reported case in the literature.
Langley, Clare R.
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Garrett, Simon J.W.
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Urand, Jill
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Kohler, Janice
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17 March 2008
Langley, Clare R.
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Garrett, Simon J.W.
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Urand, Jill
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Kohler, Janice
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Langley, Clare R., Garrett, Simon J.W., Urand, Jill and Kohler, Janice
(2008)
Primary multifocal osseous Hodgkin's lymphoma.
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 6 (34).
(doi:10.1186/1477-7819-6-34).
(PMID:18346271)
Abstract
Background
Hodgkin's disease (HD) most commonly presents with progressive painless enlargement of peripheral lymph nodes, especially around the cervical region. A few children have systemic symptoms and weight loss. At the time of diagnosis, osseous involvement is uncommon
Case presentation
A case is described of Primary Multifocal Osseous Hodgkin's Lymphoma in a seven-year-old boy. He presented with a painful swelling in the sternum, and further investigations revealed deposits in his L1 vertebra, the left sacro-iliac joint and the right acetabulum.
Conclusion
The clinical, radiological and histological features of this disease can mimic other medical conditions, including Tuberculosis, making the diagnosis difficult and often leading to delays in treatment. This is a very rare condition and we believe this to be the youngest reported case in the literature.
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Published date: 17 March 2008
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/61316
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Date deposited: 30 Sep 2008
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Clare R. Langley
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Simon J.W. Garrett
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Janice Kohler
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