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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Associated Plasmablastic Lymphoma Involving Bones and Peritoneum in a 4-Year-old Child

Authors :
Subramaniam Ramanathan
Nirmalya Roy Moulik
Chetan Dhamne
Sneha Shah
Tanuja Shet
Gaurav Narula
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

In children with underlying Human Immunodeficiency virus infection and AIDS, hematolymphoid cancers, especially non-hodgkin lymphomas are common. Plasmablastic lymphoma is one such non-hodgkin lymphomas arising from the head and neck region (especially sinonasal) but extremely rare. We describe the clinical course in a 4-year-old boy who presented with a solitary bony swelling of the right knee joint, which on diagnostic work-up turned out to be plasmablastic lymphoma. With combination chemotherapy, intrathecal chemotherapy, and early institution ofHighly active anti-retroviral therapy, the child continues to be in remission.

Details

ISSN :
15363678
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e026af3bc75ba73ca3be4f85d21acc86