[Inguinal swelling and ankle edema after inguinal hernia operation]

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2007 Jun 13;96(24):993-5. doi: 10.1024/1661-8157.96.24.993.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We diagnosed an aggressive Non-Hodgkin-Lymphoma (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, DLBCL) in a patient with a fast growing inguinal mass. Only one third of all suspicious inguinal lymph nodes that are investigated histologically are found to be malignant lymphoma. If so, an accurate histopathological evaluation of sufficient neoplastic tissue is critical. Prognosis in DLBCL is highly associated with the IPI score. Overall survival has been improved by the CHOP-R regimen established in 2002, with a disease-free survival exceeding 50%.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ankle*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Inguinal Canal* / pathology
  • Inguinal Canal* / surgery
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Lymphedema / etiology*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / surgery
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / surgery
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Mesh*