Lymphoma

Case contributed by Townsville radiology training
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Night sweats, loss-of-weight over 6 weeks.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Massive widening of the superior mediastinum. A well defined density in the right lower zone with a moderate right pleural effusion. Evidence of previous aortic valve surgery.

ct

Images were taken 6 days later after the commencement of chemotherapy demonstrating a reduction in the size of the mediastinum compared to previous chest radiograph. Right pleural effusion and streak artifact from the aortic valve replacement.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.