Presentation
Known B-cell lymphoma with shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lymphoma with pleural involvement
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Large left pleural effusion and anterior mediastinal mass.
From the case:
Lymphoma with pleural involvement
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CT confirms large anterior mediastinal mass and large left pleural effusion. Multiple left pleural deposits are present.
Case Discussion
Lymphoma is one of the neoplasms known to involve the pleura causing a "lumpy-bumpy" pleural appearance. Other etiologies of a lumpy-bumpy pleura include mesothelioma, drop metastases from lymphoma, and, most commonly, carcinoma metastases.