title: Systemic lupus erythematosus mimicking lymphoma: the relevance of the clinical background in interpreting imaging studies.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is known as the 'great imitator' mimicking a myriad of conditions often resulting in a delayed diagnosis. We report a case with multisite adenopathy radiologically suggestive of lymphoma who initially was referred to the 'Cancer of Unknown Primary' team. Following a re-evaluation of the case the patient was diagnosed with SLE and was started on appropriate therapy. Many conditions presenting to oncology may mimic cancer which needs to be borne in mind when assessing referred cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Roopinder
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gillmore
authors.forename: Wing Yee Chris
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Sin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed