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Wang ZY, Su YH, Yang HY, Yu ZQ, Cao LJ, Zhao XJ, Hu H, Zhan SH, Ruan CG. [Proteus syndrome with a giant hemangiomas in the spleen associated with chronic DIC--two case report and literature review]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2007; 28:152-5. [PMID: 17649705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical manifestations, pathologic features and laboratory findings in two Proteus syndrome patients with giant hemangiomas in the spleen and chronic DIC. METHODS Ultrasound imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used for analysing the characteristics of the giant hemangiomas in the spleen. The spleen specimen was examined pathologically for the feature of the hemangioma. Homostatic tests were performed by routine laboratory methods. RESULTS Two Proteus syndrome patients with giant hemangiomas in the spleen causing chronic DIC (Kasabach-Merritt syndrome) were first reported. They were recovered after splenectomy. CONCLUSION Proteus syndrome when accompanied giant hemangioma could cause chronic DIC. Significantly decreased plasma fibrinogen level in this case might be helpful for the differential diagnosis from DIC caused by other diseases.
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Sano T, Sakai H, Takimoto K, Ohno H. Rituximab alone was effective for the treatment of a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma associated with hemophagocytic syndrome. Int J Clin Oncol 2007; 12:59-62. [PMID: 17380444 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-006-0627-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2006] [Accepted: 09/25/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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We report here the case of a 63-year-old man who had a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma associated with hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS). The lymphoma involved the spleen, bilateral adrenal glands, and paraaortic lymph nodes of the abdomen. In both the bone marrow and lymph nodes, hemophagocytosis was evident, and the laboratory findings were consistent with HPS. The lymphoma cells showed a CD4+, CD5+, CD10-, CD19+, CD20+, CD25+ and surface immunoglobulin microalpha/kappa+ immunophenotype. The patient was unintentionally treated with rituximab alone, resulting in complete resolution of the lymphomatous lesions as well as the features of HPS in response to the initial two doses of rituximab, although he developed gastric hemorrhage requiring vigorous resuscitation. After the completion of eight doses of rituximab, the patient remains free of disease with an excellent performance status.
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MESH Headings
- Abdominal Neoplasms/complications
- Abdominal Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/complications
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
- Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use
- Humans
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic/complications
- Lymphoma, B-Cell/complications
- Lymphoma, B-Cell/drug therapy
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/complications
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/drug therapy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Rituximab
- Splenic Neoplasms/complications
- Splenic Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Transcription Factor CHOP/therapeutic use
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Achour A, Filali MA, Benabdellah C, Elhassani R, Poinsard M. [Littoral cell angioma of the spleen]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 143:388. [PMID: 17285086 DOI: 10.1016/s0021-7697(06)73722-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lee D, Wood B, Formby M, Cho T. F-18 FDG-avid sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) of the spleen: case study and literature review. Pathology 2007; 39:181-3. [PMID: 17365838 DOI: 10.1080/00313020601123904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Dincol G, Agan M, Dogan O, Diz-Kucukkaya R, Uslu B. T-cell-rich B-cell lymphoma of the spleen presenting with severe hypersplenism. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 28:419-22. [PMID: 17105497 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2257.2006.00828.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We report a 19-year-old woman who was presented with B-symptoms, massive splenomegaly, hepatomegaly and hypersplenism. She underwent diagnostic/therapeutic splenectomy. Microscopically, the spleen showed a vaguely micronodular and diffuse proliferation of lymphoid cells in the white pulp that also involved the red pulp. On immunohistochemical staining, this proliferation consisted predominantly of CD3(+), CD7(+) small T cells with the presence of a minor population of CD15(-),CD30(-), CD20(+) large atypical B cells. A liver biopsy also showed a similar morphology to that seen in the spleen. After splenectomy, only the pancytopenia improved. A combined immunochemotherapy regimen (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisolone) was utilized, which resulted in a complete remission.
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Suvajdzić N, Cemerikić-Martinović V, Saranović D, Petrović M, Popović M, Artiko V, Cupić M, Elezović I. Littoral-cell angioma as a rare cause of splenomegaly. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 28:317-20. [PMID: PMID: 16999722 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2257.2006.00801.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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We report the case of a littoral-cell angioma of the spleen, a recently described benign vascular tumour, whose imaging and pathological characteristics have been discussed only by a few authors. The diagnosis was made after elective splenectomy. The CT images, scintigraphy and histological specimens are presented, and differential diagnoses discussed.
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Lemordant P, Boye T, Fournier B, Guennoc B, Kaplanski G, Menard G, Carsuzaa F. [Splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes revealed by purpura pigmentosa progressiva associated with cryoglobulinemia and chronic hepatitis C infection]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2006; 133:788-90. [PMID: 17072196 DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(06)71045-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes is occasionally associated with chronic hepatitis C infection. Antiviral hepatitis C therapy has been recently reported to be efficacious against splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes. We report a new case revealed by cutaneous symptoms. CASE REPORT A 53-year-old patient with arthritis and neuropathy of the lower limbs consulted for vascular purpura on both legs. The blood picture showed an increase in villous lymphocytes leading to a diagnosis of splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes. Histologic examination of a cutaneous biopsy specimen showed thrombosis of the superficial dermal vessels, associated with cryoglobulinemia with renal and neurologic failure, a satellite of hepatitis C virus infection. The patient was treated with interferon, ribavirin and plasmapheresis. DISCUSSION Vascular purpura, often associated with cryoglobulinemia, may reveal chronic hepatitis C infection. The efficacy of interferon and ribavirin treatment for splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes associated with hepatitis C infection has already been documented, and results in remission of cryoglobulinemia and lymphoma as well a eradication of viral load in 78% patients.
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Hiraiwa K, Morozumi K, Miyazaki H, Sotome K, Furukawa A, Nakamaru M, Tanaka Y, Iri H. Isolated splenic vein thrombosis secondary to splenic metastasis: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:6561-3. [PMID: 17072993 PMCID: PMC4100650 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A 49-year-old, previously healthy woman sought treatment for abdominal pain. Colonoscopy revealed ascending colon cancer. Computed tomography and angiography showed splenic metastasis and thrombosis extending from the splenic vein to the portal vein. She underwent right hemicolectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatomy. Histological findings showed no malignant cell in the splenic vein which was filled with organizing thrombus. We postulate the mechanism of splenic vein thrombosis in our case to be secondary to the extrinsic compression of the splenic vein by the splenic metastasis or by the inflammatory process produced by the splenic metastasis. In conclusion, we suggest that splenic metastasis should be added to the list of differential diagnosis which causes splenic vein thrombosis. In the absence of other sites of neoplastic disease, splenectomy seems to be the preferred therapy because it can be performed with low morbidity and harbors the potential for long-term survival.
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Köksal Y, Calişkan U, Uçar C, Erekul S, Ilerisoy Yakut Z. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia as presenting manifestation of primary splenic anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Turk J Pediatr 2006; 48:354-6. [PMID: 17290572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is an unusual complication of malignancy. We diagnosed primary splenic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in a patient. A seven-year-old boy presented with Coombs test-positive hemolytic anemia. After a course of prednisolone therapy, a complete response for anemia was achieved. Twenty months later, in addition to severe hemolytic anemia, the patient was diagnosed with ALCL after splenectomy and pathologic examination of the sample. The recognition of this clinical picture as a complication of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has important implications. The most effective management of AIHA in the setting of cancer is to treat the underlying malignancy.
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MESH Headings
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune/diagnosis
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune/drug therapy
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune/etiology
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents/administration & dosage
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
- Child
- Cyclophosphamide/therapeutic use
- Daunorubicin/therapeutic use
- Disease-Free Survival
- Follow-Up Studies
- Glucocorticoids/administration & dosage
- Glucocorticoids/therapeutic use
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/complications
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/diagnosis
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/drug therapy
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/mortality
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/pathology
- Male
- Methotrexate/therapeutic use
- Methylprednisolone/administration & dosage
- Methylprednisolone/therapeutic use
- Neoplasm Staging
- Prednisone/therapeutic use
- Spleen/pathology
- Splenectomy
- Splenic Neoplasms/complications
- Splenic Neoplasms/diagnosis
- Splenic Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Splenic Neoplasms/mortality
- Splenic Neoplasms/pathology
- Splenomegaly/diagnosis
- Splenomegaly/surgery
- Time Factors
- Vincristine/therapeutic use
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Marconato L. Gastric Dilatationâvolvulus as Complication after Surgical Removal of a Splenic Haemangiosarcoma in a Dog. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 53:371-4. [PMID: 16922836 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0442.2006.00838.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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An 8-year-old crossbreed dog presented after one episode of acute collapse due to rupture of a splenic haemangiosarcoma. Following splenectomy the dog recovered well. Two days after discharge the dog re-presented because of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) that eventually led to his death. Splenectomy to remove a voluminous splenic tumour may predispose to GDV and dogs may benefit from concurrent prophylactic gastropexy.
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Bejarano Ramírez N, Moreno Hurtado C, Blesa Sánchez E. Angioma de células litorales y enfermedad de Von Willebrand. An Pediatr (Barc) 2006; 65:166-7. [PMID: 16948981 DOI: 10.1157/13091488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Kato M, Lubitz C, Finley D, Chadburn A, Fahey TJ. Splenic cord capillary hemangioma and anemia: resolution after splenectomy. Am J Hematol 2006; 81:538-42. [PMID: 16755574 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.20595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A 59-year-old female presented with isolated anemia and a splenic mass. Standard histology and immunohistochemical techniques categorized the splenic lesion as a cord capillary hemangioma. The patient's anemia resolved following splenectomy. Cord capillary hemangiomas are exceedingly rare with few reports in the literature. This is the first reported case of resolution of anemia after splenectomy for a vascular tumor of the spleen.
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Dobson J, Villiers E, Roulois A, Gould S, Mellor P, Hoather T, Watson P. Histiocytic sarcoma of the spleen in flat-coated retrievers with regenerative anaemia and hypoproteinaemia. Vet Rec 2006; 158:825-9. [PMID: 16782856 DOI: 10.1136/vr.158.24.825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Three flat-coated retrievers with a regenerative anaemia were examined. They were hypoproteinaemic suggesting that the anaemia might be due to blood loss, but it was not possible to identify a site of haemorrhage. All three had splenomegaly with splenic abnormalities apparent on ultrasonography. Ultimately all three animals were shown to have a histiocytic sarcoma involving the spleen and other tissues. A fourth flat-coated retriever with anaemia, hypoproteinaemia and an abdominal mass was also diagnosed with a histiocytic sarcoma of the spleen following splenectomy. It is postulated that the dogs' anaemia was due to erythrophagocytosis, either directly by neoplastic cells or by reactive macrophages.
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Wilsher MJ. Littoral cell angioma and splenic lipogranulomata in a renal dialysis patient with chronic left loin pain. Pathology 2006; 38:277-9. [PMID: 16753761 DOI: 10.1080/00313020600699243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Ferraz AAB, de Sá VCT, Lopes EPDA, de Araújo JGC, Martins ACDA, Ferraz EM. Linfomas em pacientes com a forma hepatoesplênica da esquistossomose mansônica. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2006; 43:85-8. [PMID: 17119660 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-28032006000200005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2005] [Accepted: 08/18/2005] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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RACIONAL: Cada vez mais se estabelece a correlação entre agentes infecciosos e doenças linfoproliferativas, sobretudo vírus e bactérias, através da ativação de linfócitos. OBJETIVO: Descrever 6 novos casos, de uma série de 254 pacientes (2,36%) com esquistossomose mansônica na forma hepatoesplênica. CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODOS: São descritos 6 pacientes, dentre os 254 portadores de esquistossomose mansônica na forma hepatoesplênica, acompanhados nos últimos 13 anos no Serviço de Cirurgia Geral do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE. RESULTADOS: Todos os seis casos ocorreram em mulheres. Os exames histopatológicos evidenciaram dois casos de linfomas de zona marginal esplênica, um de linfoma de grandes células com imunoblastos, um de linfoma difuso de grandes células, um de linfoma maligno de grandes células não clivadas, e um outro caso de doença de Hodgkin. Metade das seis pacientes evoluiu para o óbito entre 4 a 15 meses após o diagnóstico. As outras três persistem em acompanhamento no Serviço de Oncologia da mesma instituição. CONCLUSÃO: A incidência de linfoma nos 254 pacientes acompanhados foi de 2,36%. Pretende-se chamar a atenção para a ocorrência de linfomas nos baços de pacientes com esquistossomose mansônica, na forma hepatoesplênica.
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Reinstein E, Pauzner R, Mayan H, Schiby G. A patient with abdominal pain, vomiting and splenomegaly. THE ISRAEL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL : IMAJ 2006; 8:435-8. [PMID: 16833178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Kanbay M, Selcuk H, Gur G, Dagli N, Karakus S, Yilmaz U. Response to peginterferon treatment in hepatitis C virus-associated splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes. Am J Hematol 2006; 81:304-5. [PMID: 16550519 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.20552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Iannitto E, Minardi V, Callea V, Stelitano C, Calvaruso G, Tripodo C, Quintini G, De Cantis S, Ambrosetti A, Pizzolo G, Franco V, Florena AM, Abbadessa V. Assessment of the frequency of additional cancers in patients with splenic marginal zone lymphoma. Eur J Haematol 2006; 76:134-40. [PMID: 16405434 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2005.00578.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Solid second primary cancers (SPC) have become an issue of extensive research. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the standardised incidence ratio (SIR) and the absolute excess risk (AER) of SPC in patients with splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL). METHODS We investigated the incidence of additional cancers in 129 patients consecutively diagnosed with SMZL in three Italian haematological centres, asking the cooperating doctors for additional information on initial and subsequent therapies and on the onset and type of second cancers. RESULTS Twelve SPC were recorded (9.3%); the 3- and 5-yr cumulative incidence rates were 5.5% and 18.3% respectively, with an SIR of 2.03 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.05-3.56; P < 0.05; AER = 145.81]. Of 12 SPC observed, four were urinary tract neoplasms (SIR, 3.70; 95% CI: 1.01-9.48; P < 0.05; AER = 70.06), four were lung cancers (SIR, 9.16; 95% CI: 1.41-13.25; P < 0.05; AER = 85.50) and the other four were hepatic carcinoma, endometrial cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer. CONCLUSIONS Our findings evidence a high frequency of additional cancers in patients with SMZL and suggest that the incidence rate of SPC is significantly different from that expected in the general population. The frequency of cases with urinary tract and lung malignancies in our series is higher than expected. Although confirmatory data are needed, it is our opinion that SMZL patients are at risk of second cancer and should be carefully investigated on diagnosis and monitored during the follow-up.
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Himoto T, Miyauchi Y, Nomura K, Fushitani T, Kurokohchi K, Masaki T, Deguchi A, Nakai S, Funaki T, Watanabe S, Haba R, Kuriyama S. Coexistence of splenic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with chronic hepatitis C. Dig Dis Sci 2006; 51:70-6. [PMID: 16416215 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-006-3087-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2005] [Accepted: 05/03/2005] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Santoro L, Santini V, Lollo SD, Valeri A, Colagrande S. Hemolymphangiomatosis of the spleen: imaging features. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2005; 29:831-3. [PMID: 16272860 DOI: 10.1097/01.rct.0000178713.40170.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hemolymphangiomatosis is an extremely rare entity that has never been described in the diffuse form. Its main pathologic feature is proliferation of lymphatic and vascular cells inducing interstitial and hematic lakes and then splenomegaly. We report a complete imaging study, including magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, after administration of a superparamagnetic contrast agent. Ultrasonography (US), basal MR imaging, and late computed tomography (CT) contrastographic features are quite similar to those of other diffuse benign vascular neoplasms, without real hemangioma-like enhancement during the vascular phase. Its late contrastographic pattern could be considered specific if CT and iron oxide-enhanced MR imaging are applied as complementary diagnostic tools, however.
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Takaku T, Miyazawa K, Sashida G, Shoji N, Shimamoto T, Yamaguchi N, Ito Y, Nakamura S, Mukai K, Ohyashiki K. Hepatosplenic αβ T-cell lymphoma with myelodysplastic syndrome. Int J Hematol 2005; 82:143-7. [PMID: 16146847 DOI: 10.1532/ijh97.04149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We describe a patient with hepatosplenic 33 T-cell lymphoma who showed pancytopenia and myelodysplasia. A 35-year-old man was admitted with fever, pancytopenia, and hepatosplenomegaly but with no lymphadenopathy. We also found trilineage myelodysplasia in the bone marrow on his first admission. The patient had high fever and anemia but no evidence of infection and was tentatively treated with prednisolone. This treatment resulted in a transient improvement of the cytopenia and a reduction of spleen size. However, 10 months after the first manifestation, progression of the splenomegaly and fever became apparent, and a splenectomy was performed. The pathologic findings for the spleen showed diffuse and disseminated infiltration of medium- to large-sized T-lymphocytes in the splenic red pulp. These cells were immunohistochemically positive for CD3, CD5, CD7, CD8, CD16, CD56,T-cell receptor 33 (TCR33),T-cell intracellular antigen 1, and granzyme B but were negative for CD4, CD30, CD57, and TCR33. These data suggested a diagnosis of hepatosplenic 33 T-cell lymphoma. A Southern blot analysis revealed gene rearrangement of the TCR 3-chain gene but not the immunoglobulin heavy chain gene in the spleen cells. An in situ hybridization analysis for the Epstein-Barr virus revealed negative results. The patient received 8 courses of combination chemotherapy and achieved a partial remission; however, the dysplastic features of the marrow cells persisted after the partial remission was obtained. Additional treatment with allogeneic bone marrow transplantation resulted in a transient complete remission; however, the patient relapsed 11 months later. Because he had experienced no lymphadenopathy and showed dysplastic features in the bone marrow, the diagnosis was highly dependent on the pathologic findings for the resected spleen.
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Trésallet C, Thibault F, Cardot V, Baleston F, Nguyen-Thanh Q, Chigot JP, Menegaux F. Rupture spontanée de la rate sur sarcome de Kaposi intrasplénique chez un patient séropositif pour le VIH. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 29:1296-7. [PMID: 16518293 DOI: 10.1016/s0399-8320(05)82227-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare cause of peritoneal bleeding. Etiology is usually infections (viral, bacterial or parasitic) and blood diseases (leukemia, lymphoma, dysglobulinemia). We report the first case of spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to hilar Kaposi's sarcoma in an HIV positive patient. Emergency splenectomy was performed to achieve hemostasis, and the etiological diagnosis of this spontaneous splenic rupture was based on the histological analysis.
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Bronzino P, Abbo L, Bagnasco F, Barisone P, Dezzani C, Genovese AM, Iannucci P, Ippoliti M, Sacchi M, Aimo I. [Splenic marginal zone lymphoma: case report and review of the literature]. G Chir 2005; 26:419-21. [PMID: 16472419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Splenic marginal zone lymphomas are rare tumors which take origin from the B cells. More common in the elderly, often asymptomatic, they can present with abdominal pain, splenomegaly and cytopenia and have an indolent clinical course. We describe a case of a women 79 years old who presented with abdominal pain, fever and splenomegaly. Computed tomography demonstrated splenomegaly with an area of low density in the spleen. Only by laparotomy and splenectomy the correct diagnosis was possible. Because of the indolent course of this kind of lymphomas, splenectomy is the main treatment for patients with abdominal pain, splenomegaly and cytopenia. If there is no pain and no cytopenia, the treatment can be only wait and see. Only in case of progression of disease chemotherapy can be employed.
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Tataria M, Dicker RA, Melcher M, Spain DA, Brundage SI. Spontaneous Splenic Rupture: The Masquerade of Minor Trauma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 59:1228-30. [PMID: 16385305 DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000196439.77828.9d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hansson M, Linde A, Olsson I. Reactivation of latent Epstein Barr virus infection induces remission of splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes. Int J Hematol 2005; 81:413-6. [PMID: 16158822 DOI: 10.1532/ijh97.e0434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes (SLVL) is a rare, slowly progressing, lymphoproliferative disease of B-cell origin. Treatment aimed at cure or remission is limited, and spontaneous remission has not been described. We report on a patient who after 4 years with untreated SLVL developed symptoms of mononucleosis and was found to have reactivation of latent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. During recovery from the EBV infection, complete remission from SLVL developed and lasted for 3 years, suggesting that the EBV infection induced an immune response that caused the SLVL remission.
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