Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present a rare case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) mimicking an abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. A 78-year-old male with prior endovascular aneurysm repair presented with abdominal pain, hypotension, and renal failure. Imaging revealed a periaortic mass concerning for aneurysm leak; however, PET/CT and biopsy confirmed DLBCL. This case underscores the diagnostic challenge posed by periaortic lymphoma masquerading as vascular emergencies. Clinicians should maintain a broad differential, as early recognition may avoid unnecessary surgery and enable appropriate oncologic management.
Authors: Edwin Feghali, Elio Junior Feghali, Zubair Hassan
Institutions: University of Kansas, Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416929212