• Title of article

    PAX-5 positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma presenting by dysphagia; a case report

  • Author/Authors

    Azarpira, Negar Transplant Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Safaie, Akbar Pathology Department - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Monabati, Ahmad Pathology Department - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Hosseinzadeh, Masudd Pathology Department - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Noori, Sadat Pathology Department - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Moini, Maryam Gastroenterology Research Center - Department of Internal Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Rahimi, Alireza Gastroenterology Research Center - Department of Internal Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Heidari, Tahereh Transplant Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran , Rahsaz, Marjan Transplant Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran

  • Pages
    5
  • From page
    332
  • To page
    336
  • Abstract
    Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a distinct pathologic entity with characteristic morphologic, im¬munophenotypic and cytogenetic features. Obstructive symptoms are rare presentation of ALCL. We report a 16-year-old boy who initially presented with dysphagia. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed severe stenosis with an infiltrative process starting from 24 cm of incisors in lower esophagus Esophageal mucosal biopsy demonstrated lymphomatous involvement that ancillary tests confirmed the diagnosis of ALCL, ALK (kinase-positive), and PAX5 positive. The patient responded to CHOP-based chemotherapy. This case illustrated an unusual presentation of primary Non Hodgkin lymphoma of esophagus.
  • Keywords
    PAX5 , Anaplastic large cell lymphoma , Esophagus , stricture
  • Journal title
    Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench
  • Serial Year
    2017
  • Record number

    2516066