Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Nonclassic Presentation. Issue 3 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mattes, Monica; Steele, Amy; Chung, Jong; Alvarez, Elysia
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. Volume 43:Issue 3(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Hodgkin lymphoma -- bone neoplasm -- immunohistochemistry -- adolescent and young adult; Pediatric hematology -- Periodicals; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; 618.9215
• DOI: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000001825
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-4114

Abstract

Abstract : Hodgkin lymphoma classically presents as lymphadenopathy with contiguous spread with or without associated B symptoms including night sweats, weight loss, and fever. With timely diagnosis and treatment, this is a potentially curable disease. This report describes a unique case of Hodgkin lymphoma that presented with localized back pain without overt evidence of lymph node involvement. This nonclassic presentation offers a diagnostic challenge that emphasizes the importance of keeping a broad differential in an adolescent or young adult patient with lytic bone lesions.