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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2024

Hodgkin lymphoma in pre-existing thymoma: a case report.

Rahaf M AbuKhalaf, Zahraa M M Zeer, Zahra Hosam Abu Harb, Nazmi Kamal, Yasmin Alseedat, Maher A Sughayer

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 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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Rahaf M AbuKhalafFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5920-5070
Zahraa M M ZeerFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9525-6997
Zahra Hosam Abu HarbFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7709-6992
Nazmi KamalDepartment of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.
Yasmin AlseedatDepartment of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.
Maher A SughayerDepartment of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9185-9616

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Abstract

Introduction: Thymus is a primary lymphoid organ which has an important role in humoral and cellular immunity. It can be a site for various neoplasms including thymomas. Case presentation: The authors report a case of a 55-year-old patient presenting with weight loss, night sweats and sensation of heat. After thorough evaluation his histopathology analysis revealed the rare presence of Hodgkin lymphoma in a background of type B2 thymoma. Discussion: Thymoma is one of the well-known thymic tumors that is encountered in clinical practice. It has diverse associations with other autoimmune diseases and malignancies. The concurrent diagnosis of thymoma with thymic Hodgkin lymphoma is extremely rare. Conclusion: Although this association is very rare, it is crucial to distinguish between thymic Hodgkin lymphoma and thymoma and manage them appropriately.

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