Mediastinal lymphoma - large B-cell

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Large mediastinal mass.

Large mediastinal mass with significant external compression of the SVC. A moderately sized pericardial effusion is noted. Large bilateral pleural effusions are also visualized. A focal area of lung parenchymal consolidation is noted in the superior lingular segment left upper lobe of doubtful significance.

A large pericardiophrenic lymph node is visualized measuring 3 x 1.5 cm in size. No definite bony abnormalities are seen.

  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Case Discussion

The patient went on to have a biopsy.

Histology

Needle core biopsies of the mediastinum: malignant lymphoma, large B-cell type.

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