title: Detection of Hodgkin Transformation in a Case of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia by PET/CT.
abstract: Richter's transformation (RT) represents the development of high grade lymphoma, most commonly diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). CLL/SLL may convert also to Hodgkin's lymphoma, the so-called Hodgkin's variant of Richter transformation. Histopathological proof is needed to confirm a definitive diagnosis. Patients with RT generally have a poor prognosis, with prompt recognition optimise clinical management. Whole-body PET scan with 18F-FDG can be used for detection of RT of CLL/SLL. We describe the case of 64-year-old woman with CLL/SLL who developed Hodgkin lymphoma detected with PET/CT.
authors: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Sabire
authors: S
authors: Yılmaz
authors: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Meftune
authors: M
authors: Ozhan
authors: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Sertaç
authors: S
authors: Asa
authors: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: M Sait
authors: MS
authors: Sağer
authors: İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Oncology, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Fatih Selçuk
authors: FS
authors: Biricik
authors: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Metin
authors: M
authors: Halaç
authors: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Kerim
authors: K
authors: Sönmezoğlu
keywords: 18F-FDG; Leukemia; chronic; lymphocytic