Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma manifesting as acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma initially appears with intrathoracic manifestations in up to 26% of patients. However, pulmonary involvement with hematologic malignancies rarely manifests clinically as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We report a case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma manifesting as ARDS in a 39-year-old Filipina woman. This case illustrates the importance of including lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of otherwise unexplained ARDS. Early recognition and prompt treatment may affect survival.
Kishimoto
Mitsumasa
M
Department of Rheumatology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA. kishimotomi@aol.com
Prasertsuntarasai
Theerapol
T
Gelber
Rebecca
R
Tanabe
Anne
A
Gallacher
T Scott
TS
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology