Arthritis as a presenting feature of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Falcini, F; Bardare, M; Cimaz, R; Lippi, A; Corona, F · Arch Dis Child · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Leukaemia can present with joint swelling in the absence of abnormal haematological findings. Arthritis as a presenting sign of lymphoma, however, is extremely rare. Three children with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who had joint swelling at the onset of their disease are reported. Two cases showed histological features of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (Ki-1/CD30 positive), and one of angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma. In all patients the unusual presentation delayed correct diagnosis.

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