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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Germinal Center B-Cell Subtype of the Thyroid

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the most common hematological malignancies having both nodal and extranodal sites of involvement. The thyroid gland is one of the rarest primary sites. Most cases of primary thyroid lymphoma are diffuse large B-cell in nature; thus, aggressive and in extreme cases can rapidly lead to airway compromise, especially in patients who have been living with goiter for years. We present one such case of a 64-year-old female who presented with signs of airway compromise, requiring emergent airway intubation and surgical debulking. She was treated with emergent chemotherapy (DA-EPOCH-R regimen), without radiotherapy and this resulted in complete remission.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18893

Authors: Syed Hamza Bin Waqar, Anosh Aslam Khan, Juan Coca Guzman, Susan RS Gottesman, Isabel McFarlane

Institutions: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Dow University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3206743352