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ArticleThe Permanente journal2026

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as a Thigh Mass: A Case Report.

Sondos Badran, Karina Basmajian, Alexander T Phan, Romina Hashemizadeh, Sthefon Tran, Katherine Bourbeau-Medinilla

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Sondos BadranDepartment of Internal Medicine, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA, USA.
Karina BasmajianDepartment of Internal Medicine, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA, USA.ORCID 0009-0008-7024-0428
Alexander T PhanDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Romina HashemizadehDepartment of Internal Medicine, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA, USA.
Sthefon TranDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA.
Katherine Bourbeau-MedinillaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA, USA.

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Abstract

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and typically occurs later in life. Classic symptoms include lymphadenopathy, fevers, night sweats, and weight loss. Extranodal presentations are uncommon and may mimic other malignant processes. A 76-year-old female presented with right thigh swelling and pain. Imaging demonstrated a soft-tissue mass with radiologic features concerning for sarcoma. A biopsy was performed, and histopathology confirmed DLBCL. Primary involvement of the thigh by B-cell lymphoma is exceedingly rare and may be confused with sarcoma due to its clinical and radiographic appearance. Clinicians should be aware of this potential extranodal presentation of DLBCL. This case underscored the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis in the evaluation of extremity masses, including lymphoma.

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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseThighAgedBiopsyDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansdiagnosisoncologytumors

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PMID42204946
PMCPMC13576026

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