Primary splenic hodgkin lymphoma masquerading as splenic abscess

Author: Tee Tat Khoo ¹ ; Seng Wee Cheo ² ; Qin Jian Low ³ ; Yee Ann Tan ¹ ; Lily Lee Lee Wong ⁴
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1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
2. Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Lahad Datu, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia
3. Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
4. Hematology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Publication Type:Case Reports
From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2021;76(1):118-120
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Hodgkin lymphoma is a form of malignant lymphoid neoplasm. It can have various clinical presentations such as prolonged fever, night sweats, weight loss and asymptomatic lymphadenopathy. It has a distinct fever pattern known as Pel Ebstein fever. However, in some instances, its clinical presentation can mimic some tropical infections. Here, we present a case of primary splenic lymphoma masquerading as splenic abscess in a 53-yearold man with underlying dyslipidemia.