Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma confirmed by brain biopsy: a case report. (18th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Renjen, Pushpendra Nath; Khan, Nadeem Israr; Gujrati, Yogesh; Kumar, Shakti
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-02-18
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007990
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Intravascular lymphoma (IVL) is a rare variant of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma characterised by neoplastic lymphoid cells growing inside the lumina of medium and small vessels. The diversity of clinical presentation owing to the possibility of its occurrence in any organ often makes it a challenging diagnosis. We present an intriguing case of intravascular large B-cell central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma in which the patient presented with a non-specific neurological symptom and had no systemic symptoms or dermatological manifestations. The patient deteriorated rapidly after presentation and succumbed to multi-organ failure within 2 weeks of admission.