Rapidly Progressive T Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Acute Renal Failure: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma presenting with renal failure and bone lesions in a 46-year-old woman: a case report and review of literature

Renal involvement in large B-cell lymphoma represents an exceptional manifestation of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Renal failure and bone metastasis by lymphomatous infiltration is extremely rare. We describe a 46-year-old woman presenting with a renal failure and a 5-month history of intermittent left knee pain that was previously misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis. It was due to a bilateral primary renal lymphoma (PRL) associated with bone metastasis. Knee MRI showed a permeative lesion and an abnormal signal in the metaphysis and diaphysis of the left proximal tibia with periosteal reaction and surrounding soft tissue swelling. The CT body scan showed a bilateral nephromegaly and multiple lytic bone lesion of aggressive appearance at the right iliac wing and right sacral ala evoking lymphomatous involvement. Node biopsy with immunohistochemistry study confirmed a diagnosis of large B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. In this article, we focus on clinical, radiological, immunohistochemical presentation, differential diagnosis and review the literature. Ten cases including our case were reported in our literature review of both renal and bone lymphoma. There was a male predominance, with a mean age of 55.1 years old. We noted a high frequency of renal failure in diagnosis. In X-rays, the metaphysis is the most common site of occurrence in long bones and the main sign was osteolytic bone destruction. The subtype of lymphoma was DLBCL stage IV in most cases except in one case where it was a hystiocytic lymphoma. Finally, prognosis was poor, more than half of patients died. PRL with bone metastasis is a rare malignancy that is difficult to diagnose. Clinicians should increase the awareness of the disease and consider a differential diagnosis of bone lesions. Early diagnosis and active treatment can improve patient prognosis.

Anesthetic considerations for the pediatric oncology patient--part 3: pain, cognitive dysfunction, and preoperative evaluation

In part three of this three-part review, we continue with discussion of the effects of tumor and its therapy as they impact neurocognitive functioning, psychosocial issues of the patient and family, and the mechanisms and experience of pain in the child with cancer. A discussion of preanesthetic testing and evaluation in this patient population is next presented for the reader, focusing on the factors which pose the commonest and greatest risks to the child undergoing surgery. Lastly, an algorithmic approach to evaluating and managing key components of the medical history of pediatric patients is presented.

Anesthetic considerations for the pediatric oncology patient--part 2: systems-based approach to anesthesia

One of the prices paid for chemo- and radiotherapy of cancer in children is damage to the vulnerable and developing healthy tissues of the body. Such damage can exist clinically or subclinically and can become apparent during active antineoplastic treatment or during remission decades later. Furthermore, effects of the tumor itself can significantly impact the physiologic state of the child. The anesthesiologist who cares for children with cancer or for survivors of childhood cancer should understand what effects cancer and its therapy can have on various organ systems. In part two of this three-part review, we review the anesthetic issues associated with childhood cancer. Specifically, this review presents a systems-based approach to the impact from both tumor and its treatment in children, followed by a discussion of the relevant anesthetic considerations.

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis with multiorgan involvement in a teenage male after lymphoma, Ewing's sarcoma, end-stage renal disease, and hemodialysis

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a rare condition that always occurs after acute or chronic renal failure with or without dialysis. The vast majority of cases in the literature are adults, and postmortem findings have been reported in only 5 cases. We report a 15-year-old male who developed NSF with multiorgan involvement after successful treatment of renal lymphoma and a subsequent sacral Ewing's sarcoma, and end-stage renal disease treated with hemodialysis. At autopsy, he was found to have diffuse dural osseous metaplasia, transmural bronchiolar fibrosis, diaphragmatic central tendon fibrosis, and fibrous plaques of the mitral valve. These previously unreported findings expand the spectrum of multiorgan involvement in NSF providing additional evidence that it is an emerging systemic disorder.

Primary renal lymphoma presenting with hypertension

Primary renal lymphoma (PRL) is a rare lymphoma which usually presents with hematuria, flank pain, abdominal mass, and weight loss. PRL is more diagnosed in adults than children. We describe an asymptomatic child who presented with hypertension and was subsequently diagnosed with primary renal lymphoma. This case represents an atypical presentation for PRL.

Lymphoma at uncommon sites

Lymphoma can often present in unusual situations. This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature in which both non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease are discussed.