Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report

Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare subtype of malignant lymphoma (ML). Here, we present a case of IVLBCL initially suspected as invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (IFRS). A 64-year-old woman was referred to our hospital due to persistent fever, headache, and rhinorrhea. After admissi...

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Main Authors: Hiroya Yonaga, Daisuke Mizokami, Saki Takihata, Tetsuya Shimada, Akihiro Shiotani, Koji Araki
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23772484.2024.2306833
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Saki Takihata
Tetsuya Shimada
Akihiro Shiotani
Koji Araki
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description Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare subtype of malignant lymphoma (ML). Here, we present a case of IVLBCL initially suspected as invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (IFRS). A 64-year-old woman was referred to our hospital due to persistent fever, headache, and rhinorrhea. After admission, her overall condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to a diagnosis of septic shock. Blood examination revealed elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase and soluble interleukin 2 receptor levels suggestive of ML. Computed tomography revealed a high-density area with calcifications within the sinus cavity. Although IFRS was the primary suspicion, subsequent endoscopic sinus surgery disconfirmed this hypothesis based on histological findings. Unfortunately, the patient succumbed to multiple organ failure 12 days after admission, with an autopsy confirming IVLBCL. It is crucial to consider IVLBCL as a potential differential diagnosis in cases involving fever of unknown origin and progressive deterioration of the general condition.
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spelling doaj-art-38dfae865313499bba8fba12efdd0e742025-08-20T02:49:20ZengTaylor & Francis GroupActa Oto-Laryngologica Case Reports2377-24842024-12-019110.1080/23772484.2024.2306833Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case reportHiroya Yonaga0Daisuke Mizokami1Saki Takihata2Tetsuya Shimada3Akihiro Shiotani4Koji Araki5Department of Otolaryngology, Japan Self Defense Forces Hospital Yokosuka, Kanagawa, JapanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Nishisaitama-Chuo National Hospital, Saitama, JapanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Nishisaitama-Chuo National Hospital, Saitama, JapanDepartment of Pathology, Nishisaitama-Chuo National Hospital, Saitama, JapanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, JapanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, JapanIntravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare subtype of malignant lymphoma (ML). Here, we present a case of IVLBCL initially suspected as invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (IFRS). A 64-year-old woman was referred to our hospital due to persistent fever, headache, and rhinorrhea. After admission, her overall condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to a diagnosis of septic shock. Blood examination revealed elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase and soluble interleukin 2 receptor levels suggestive of ML. Computed tomography revealed a high-density area with calcifications within the sinus cavity. Although IFRS was the primary suspicion, subsequent endoscopic sinus surgery disconfirmed this hypothesis based on histological findings. Unfortunately, the patient succumbed to multiple organ failure 12 days after admission, with an autopsy confirming IVLBCL. It is crucial to consider IVLBCL as a potential differential diagnosis in cases involving fever of unknown origin and progressive deterioration of the general condition.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23772484.2024.2306833Intravascular large B-cell lymphomainvasive fungal rhinosinusitisfever of unknown origin
spellingShingle Hiroya Yonaga
Daisuke Mizokami
Saki Takihata
Tetsuya Shimada
Akihiro Shiotani
Koji Araki
Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report
Acta Oto-Laryngologica Case Reports
Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma
invasive fungal rhinosinusitis
fever of unknown origin
title Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report
title_full Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report
title_fullStr Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report
title_full_unstemmed Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report
title_short Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: An autopsy case report
title_sort intravascular large b cell lymphoma resembling invasive fungal rhinosinusitis an autopsy case report
topic Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma
invasive fungal rhinosinusitis
fever of unknown origin
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23772484.2024.2306833
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