T Cell Lymphoma: A Rough Road to Diagnosis (original) (raw)
2015, American Journal of Cancer Case Reports
Introduction: Lymphoproliferative disorders are well known for their variable presentation. Peripheral T cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS) is one subtype which is especially notorious. It has a variable age of onset, predominantly a nodal presentation and immunohistochemistry (IHC) depicting mature T cells. Presentation of case: We share our experience of a 33 year old patient who presented with mediastinal mass with pericardial effusion. However the histopathology revealed PTCL-NOS Conclusion: This case in one of the manifestations of heterogeneity encompassing T cell neoplasms where discordance in clinical and pathological behaviour caused not only diagnostic confusion but also complicated treatment decisions.
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