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ArticleCureus2024

Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma of the Spine: Report of a Rare Case.

Yasir Ali, Ume Hani Naeem, Hefz U Rahman, Sajid Khan, Shafqat Amin, Kamran Ahmad, Haleema Durrani

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yasir AliInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Ume Hani NaeemInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Hefz U RahmanInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Sajid KhanInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Shafqat AminInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Kamran AhmadInternal Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Haleema DurraniMedical School, Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar, PAK.
Hayatabad Medical Complex · PKKhyber Medical College · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This abstract discusses a rare case of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) involving the cervical and dorsal spine in a 17-year-old female. ALCL is a distinct subtype of lymphoma characterized by abnormal proliferation of lymphocytes and is divided into ALK-positive and ALK-negative subtypes. Spinal involvement in ALCL is uncommon, particularly in the cervical and dorsal regions. The patient presented with persistent fever, weakness, and delayed onset of severe neck pain. Diagnosis involved imaging, bone marrow biopsy, and lymph node biopsy. Treatment strategies for ALCL typically involve a multimodal approach, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy. However, due to the rarity of spinal involvement, treatment decisions are based on extrapolation from other ALCL cases. Prognosis is influenced by disease stage and ALK status, but specific outcomes for spinal involvement remain poorly established. This case emphasizes the need for considering lymphoma in patients with unexplained symptoms and abnormal imaging findings. It highlights the importance of further research to improve the understanding and management of ALCL with spinal involvement.

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anaplasticatypical presentationcervical-spinelarge celllymphoma

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PMID38524078
PMCPMC10958758
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