A case of mantle cell lymphoma presenting with ascites.
Ascites with the finding of peritoneal carcinomatosis is considered an unusual presentation for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and has been rarely described in literature. This case reflects the importance of cytological analysis of peritoneal fluid in a patient with intractable ascites not contributing from other comorbidities. In the event a bone marrow (BM) analysis cannot be made, this may serve as an alternative method for diagnosing MCL taking into consideration the good concordance between peritoneal fluid and BM cytological markers.
Department of internal medicine Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Seton Hall University school of health and medical sciences Elizabeth New Jersey.
Majdi
M
Al-Nabulsi
Department of internal medicine Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Seton Hall University school of health and medical sciences Elizabeth New Jersey.
Alina
A
Basnet
Department of hematology and oncology Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Seton Hall University school of health and medical sciences Elizabeth New Jersey.
Vincent
V
Salerno
Department of hematology and oncology Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Seton Hall University school of health and medical sciences Elizabeth New Jersey.
Michelle
M
Cholankeril
Ascites; B‐ cell lymphoma; mantle cell lymphoma; non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma