Falcini F, Bardare M, Cimaz R, Lippi A, Corona F. Arthritis as a presenting feature of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Arch Dis Child 1998;
78:367-70. [PMID:
9623403 PMCID:
PMC1717542 DOI:
10.1136/adc.78.4.367]
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Abstract
Leukaemia can present with joint swelling in the absence of abnormal haematological findings. Arthritis as a presenting sign of lymphoma, however, is extremely rare. Three children with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who had joint swelling at the onset of their disease are reported. Two cases showed histological features of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (Ki-1/CD30 positive), and one of angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma. In all patients the unusual presentation delayed correct diagnosis.
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