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Extreme exigency in the extremity: an illustrative case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma occurring in the arm.

Authors :
Abid, Muhammad Bilal
Shi Wang
Hoi Yin Loi
Hian Li Chan, Esther
Li Mei Poon
de Mel, Sanjay
Wang, Shi
Loi, Hoi Yin
Chan, Esther Hian Li
Poon, Li Mei
Source :
Singapore Medical Journal; Jul2018, Vol. 59 Issue 7, p397-398, 2p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 31-year-old man who was presented with progressive swelling of the left forearm. Topics discussed include the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed on the patient; the fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid left forearm soft tissue mass revealed in positron emission tomography; and the diagnosis of a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in the patient. Also mentioned are the drugs used for the patient's treatment, including rituximab and doxorubicin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00375675
Volume :
59
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Singapore Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131010108
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2018092