Indonesian Journal of Cancer
Vol 8, No 1 (2014): Jan - Mar 2014

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, Bilateral Lower Extremity Lymphedema, and Ulcerated Inguinal Lymph Node

NATA PRATAMA HARDJO LUGITO (Unknown)
ANDREE KURNIAWAN (Unknown)
THEO AUDI YANTO (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2014

Abstract

Lymphedema (LE) is a chronic medical condition characterized by lymphatic fluid retention, resulting in tissue swelling. There are two general classifications of LE; primary and secondary which are based on two mechanisms; lymphatic obstruction and lymphatic interruption. The most common cause of LE in the developing world is secondary to an infection known as filariasis. Cancer including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas; and its treatment are some causes of secondary LE. LE also could maintain the persistence of an occult localization of lymphoma. This case illustration describes a female, 57 year-old with stage II lymphedema of both legs, bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathies that were biopsied. The filarial blood examination was negative. Biopsies showed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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Indonesian Journal of Cancer
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ijoc

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National Cancer Center-Dharmais Cancer Hospital

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Cancer is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. This journal is published quarterly (in March, June, September, and December) by Dharmais Cancer Hospital - National Cancer Center. Submissions are reviewed under a broad scope of topics relevant to experimental and clinical ...