T cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Abstract

This case report details of the presentation of a young woman in the first trimester of her pregnancy with lethargy, weakness, vomiting, pyrexia and lymphadenopathy. Extensive investigation revealed an advanced T cell lymphoma and only the second reported case in pregnancy to our knowledge. We discuss her management and subsequent chemotherapy in the context of a short review of the literature spanning the last decade.