Angiotropic (intravascular) large cell lymphoma: case report and short discussion of the literature

Tumori. 1997 Jul-Aug;83(4):772-5. doi: 10.1177/030089169708300412.

Abstract

We report a case of angiotropic (intravascular) large B-cell lymphoma in an 84-year-old woman who underwent diagnostic procedures for progressive, painful induration of the legs. Physical examination and imaging studies revealed only widespread telangiectasias and significant panniculities-like lymphedema of the legs, with no masses or lymphadenopathies. The patient achieved a complete clinical remission after the first three cycles of polychemotherapy. Although angiotropic lymphoma is a rare entity with polymorphic clinical presentations, its early diagnosis appears very important since it may be curable with appropriate chemotherapy regimens.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / etiology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse* / complications
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse* / pathology
  • Telangiectasis / etiology
  • Vascular Neoplasms* / complications
  • Vascular Neoplasms* / pathology