CT manifestations of Richter syndrome.
Richter syndrome is an uncommon complication of chronic lymphocytic leukemia characterized by its transformation into diffuse histiocytic lymphoma. We present two documented cases of Richter syndrome and its radiographic manifestations, which have not previously been reported. These include hepatosplenomegaly, diffuse marked adenopathy, and involvement of the skeletal system. The diagnosis of Richter syndrome should be suggested when these radiographic findings occur with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Cohen
L M
LM
Washington Imaging Center, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 20037.
Hill
M C
MC
Siegel
R S
RS
Lande
I M
IM
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed