Primary pleural lymphoma: a rare complication of tuberculosis pleural sequelae

Authors
Lavole, A Abd Alsamad, I Mangiapan, G Bassinet, L Monnet, I Housset, B Fuhrman, C
Citation
A. Lavole et al., Primary pleural lymphoma: a rare complication of tuberculosis pleural sequelae, REV MAL RES, 18(1), 2001, pp. 72-74
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVUE DES MALADIES RESPIRATOIRES
ISSN journal
07618425 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
72 - 74
Database
ISI
SICI code
0761-8425(200102)18:1<72:PPLARC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We report two cases of malignant lymphoma of B phenotype occurring after th erapeutic pneumothorax for tuberculosis. In both cases, outcome was fatal w ithout time for specific treatment. Mainly reported in Japan, this patholog y seems to be less frequent in western countries. As for B phenotype lympho ma associated with immunodeficiency, association with Epstein Barr virus is reported. Definite diagnosis is difficult and requires surgical biopsy. Pr ognosis remains poor with a survival ranging from 3 to 6 month.