Abstract:
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare type of B cell non-Hodgkin\'s lymphoma. MCL is most commonly identified in the gastrointestinal tract. Yet, many other extranodal sites have been described in the literature, including the rare instances of the primary site being the pleura of the lung. We present a case with a 73-year-old female who presented with a three-month history of unintentional weight loss, nocturnal fever, and night sweats. She had recurrent left pleural effusions; however, thoracentesis and pleural fluid cytology were negative for malignancy. A definitive diagnosis was achieved after the patient underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery. MCL presenting as a pleural effusion is rarely reported in the literature.
摘要:
套细胞淋巴瘤(MCL)是一种罕见的B细胞非霍奇金淋巴瘤。MCL最常见于胃肠道。然而,文献中描述了许多其他的结外位点,包括罕见的原发部位是肺胸膜。我们介绍了一个73岁的女性,她有三个月的无意减肥史,夜间发烧,和盗汗。她反复出现左胸腔积液;然而,胸腔穿刺术和胸膜液细胞学检查均未见恶性肿瘤。患者接受电视胸腔镜手术后,获得了明确的诊断。MCL表现为胸腔积液在文献中很少报道。