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ArticleJournal of hematopathology2024

Initial diagnosis of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma in pericardial fluid with concomitant hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

Amani Khasawneh, Georgeann McGuinness, Nicholas Ward

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Article in Journal of hematopathology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Amani KhasawnehDepartment of Pathology, New York University Langone Medical Center, 240 East 38Th Street, 22Nd Floor, New York, NY, USA.
Georgeann McGuinnessDepartment of Radiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
Nicholas WardDepartment of Pathology, New York University Langone Medical Center, 240 East 38Th Street, 22Nd Floor, New York, NY, USA. Nicholas.Ward@nyulangone.org.ORCID 0000-0001-7470-6442

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Extranasal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma arising in the heart is rare and typically presents with non-specific clinical symptoms, necessitating a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis. We report an unusual case of a 48-year-old male who initially presented with chest pain and shortness of breath. Subsequent diagnosis via pericardial fluid analysis, including flow cytometry and immunohistochemical stains, revealed extranasal NK/T-cell lymphoma without sinonasal involvement. The analysis identified neoplastic lymphoid cells expressing CD2, cytoplasmic CD3, Epstein-Barr virus, and CD56 and exhibiting increased Ki-67 staining. Additionally, the patient developed hemophagocytosis lymphocytosis secondary to NK/T cell lymphoma. Treatment included an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (anakinra), dexamethasone, rituximab, and etoposide. Unfortunately, the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to multiorgan failure and eventual demise. Given the rarity of this lymphoma, early diagnosis based on a high suspicion level provides the best chance for improved overall survival.

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Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionsLymphohistiocytosis, HemophagocyticLymphoma, Extranodal NK-T-CellLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralPericardial EffusionHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansInterleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist ProteinMaleMiddle AgedPericardial FluidInterleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist ProteinEpstein-Barr virusExtranasal NK/T-cell lymphomaExtranodal NK/T-cell lymphomaNK/T-cell lymphoma

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