[Gamma-delta T-cell lymphoma: outcome of a hyperactive malarial splenomegaly?]

Rev Med Interne. 2009 Jan;30(1):85-7. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2008.03.369. Epub 2008 Oct 22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a gamma-delta T-cell lymphoma, in a male patient having a hyperactive malarial splenomegaly. The immunological disorder caused by chronic antigenic stimulation could be one of the causes leading to the occurrence of such hematologic disease. The prognosis of this type of lymphoma remains poor, partly due to delayed diagnosis. Therefore, it seems appropriate to investigate any atypical hyperactive malarial splenomegaly. In our observation, the macrophagic activation syndrome led us to discover the lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Bone Marrow / pathology
  • Hepatomegaly / diagnosis
  • Hepatomegaly / diagnostic imaging
  • Hepatomegaly / etiology
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / etiology*
  • Macrophage Activation
  • Malaria / complications*
  • Malaria / immunology
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Spleen / pathology
  • Splenomegaly / diagnosis
  • Splenomegaly / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenomegaly / etiology*
  • Splenomegaly / immunology
  • Splenomegaly / pathology