Arthritis as a presenting feature of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Leukaemia can present with joint swelling in the absence of abnormal haematological findings. Arthritis as a presenting sign of lymphoma, however, is extremely rare. Three children with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who had joint swelling at the onset of their disease are reported. Two cases showed histological features of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (Ki-1/CD30 positive), and one of angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma. In all patients the unusual presentation delayed correct diagnosis.
Falcini
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Department of Paediatrics, University of Florence, Italy.
Bardare
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Cimaz
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Lippi
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Corona
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D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology*; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male