Atypical presentation of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL): a case report

Lymphomas infrequently cause peripheral nerve complications. These syndromes mostly occur by direct compression or infiltration of nerves (neurolymphomatosis), but may also be due to a remote effect as paraneoplastic syndromes, neurotoxic complications of chemotherapy, antibody-mediated or autoimmun...

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Main Authors: Fabiola Mastropietro, Alessandra Piccini, Giulia Lucignani, Alfonso Rubino, Giancarlo Fiermonte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SEEd 2014-12-01
Series:Clinical Management Issues
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Online Access:https://journals.seedmedicalpublishers.com/index.php/cmi/article/view/942
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Summary:Lymphomas infrequently cause peripheral nerve complications. These syndromes mostly occur by direct compression or infiltration of nerves (neurolymphomatosis), but may also be due to a remote effect as paraneoplastic syndromes, neurotoxic complications of chemotherapy, antibody-mediated or autoimmune mechanisms. We report the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with a complex peripheral nervous system involvement as initial manifestation of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). This case sheds light on “protean” mechanism of peripheral nerve complications during the course of NHL and related diagnostic dilemma.
ISSN:1973-4832
2283-3137