Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Manifesting as Miliary Nodules in the Lung: A Case Report.
Hyo Ju NaHyeyoung KwonSong Soo KimHyung-Kyu ParkPublished in: Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology (2023)
Malignant lymphoma has various pulmonary manifestations on chest CT, including nodules, masses, areas of consolidation, and ground-glass opacity. These presentations can pose a diagnostic challenge, as they mimic other disease patterns. Herein, we report a case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) manifesting as miliary nodules in a 67-year-old male initially presenting with dyspnea and fever. Radiologic findings included diffuse, bilateral, multiple tiny nodules consistent with metastasis, miliary tuberculosis, and fungal infection. However, further investigations, including laboratory tests, imaging, and biopsies, led to the diagnosis of DLBCL involving the lungs. Herein we reported a rare case of lymphoma involvement of the lung presenting as miliary nodules. Accurate diagnosis relies on a comprehensive evaluation of the clinical history, physical features, laboratory test results, and imaging findings.
Keyphrases
- diffuse large b cell lymphoma
- epstein barr virus
- high resolution
- rare case
- pulmonary hypertension
- physical activity
- computed tomography
- mental health
- case report
- magnetic resonance imaging
- emergency department
- mass spectrometry
- fluorescence imaging
- positron emission tomography
- hiv infected
- adverse drug
- high grade
- antiretroviral therapy