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Peripheral neurolymphomatosis with tracheal asphyxia: a case report and literature review

Authors: Zuofeng Liu, Tao Jiang, Ni Hou, Yongqian Jia

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

Neurolymphomatosis (NL) is an extremely rare disease and tracheal asphyxia due to NL has not been previously reported.

Case Presentation

A 54-year-old Chinese woman with a history of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in her first complete remission developed peripheral neuropathy and tracheal asphyxia. Neurolymphomatosis involving the right brachial plexus and the right vagus nerve was demonstrated by PET/CT, but not by MRI. She underwent urgent tracheotomy and impact chemotherapy using rituximab combined with high dose methotrexate and involved field radiotherapy. She achieved a second complete remission.

Conclusion

PET/CT plays valuable role in differentiating NL from other neuropathies in patients with lymphoma. Complete remission can be achieved in NL due to large B-cell lymphoma.

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Title: Peripheral neurolymphomatosis with tracheal asphyxia: a case report and literature review
Authors: Zuofeng Liu
Tao Jiang
Ni Hou
Yongqian Jia
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-015-0405-2

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Peripheral neurolymphomatosis with tracheal asphyxia: a case report and literature review

Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

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