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Bone scan revelation: rib lesion diagnosed as diffuse large B cell lymphoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), a highly aggressive tumour, is the most prevalent form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), staged with 18F-flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F FDG PET/CT) although conventional radiological imaging may be employed occasionally. DLBCL may present in an atypical manner, resulting in detection by alternate imaging modalities such a bone scan, which is usually not the first choice in the workup. We present an interesting case where a solitary osseous lesion was initially detected by bone scan with single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT-CT) leading to timely diagnosis and management of the patient.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-81

Authors: Tabeer Sagheer, Sana Munir Gill, Muhammad Abdullah, Mairah Razi

Institution: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650