Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Intramural Hematoma of the Thoracic Aorta

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive lymphoma that is fatal if left untreated. Few cases have been reported of involvement of the aorta. Here we present a case of DLBCL that was diagnosed by periaortic computed tomography–guided biopsy. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Elizabeth Jean-Marie, MD, MS, C. Barton Gillombardo, MD, Cristian Baeza, MD, Brian D. Hoit, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084923001584
Description
Summary:Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive lymphoma that is fatal if left untreated. Few cases have been reported of involvement of the aorta. Here we present a case of DLBCL that was diagnosed by periaortic computed tomography–guided biopsy. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
ISSN:2666-0849