Gray scale ultrasound in identification of lymphoma complicating lymphomatoid granulomatosis.
Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a necrotizing vasculitis involving multiple organs which may be associated with lymphomatous transformation. A case of lymphomatoid granulomatosis is presented in which gray scale ultrasound identified lymphomatous transformation involving the right kidney and retroperitoneum, thus preventing unnecessary surgery. Ultrasound is a valuable modality for identifying and characterizing abdominal masses in patients at risk for neoplastic disease.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography