A case of plasmablastic lymphoma diagnosed on liquid-based pap test

Diagn Cytopathol. 2014 Nov;42(11):956-8. doi: 10.1002/dc.23063. Epub 2013 Nov 22.

Abstract

Primary gynecological lymphomas are rare and difficult to diagnose with Pap test. Herein, we report an uncommon case of plasmablastic lymphoma in a 61-year-old female with human immunodeficiency virus that presents with vaginal bleeding. The following case report shows the cytological features on liquid-based Pap test, cell block studies with diagnostic immunohistochemistry, discussion of the diagnostic difficulties, and a literature review.

Keywords: gynecological lymphomas; liquid-based Pap test; plasmablastic lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Papanicolaou Test
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Vaginal Smears