Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Secondary to Rheumatoid Artritis: Case Report
Özet
Lymphoid malignancies are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms originating from B- and T-lymphocytes with an unexplained etiology. Several autoimmune conditions, especially Sjogren syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are associated with lymphoma. Immunosuppressiye agents like methotrexate may cause Epstein-Barr virus reactivation that can lead to development of lymphoma. The risk of lymphoma, especially Hodgkin lymphoma, is increased up to 2-3 times in RA patients compared to normal population. The cause of increased risk is independent from the immunosuppressive medication. We report here an unusual case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a patient with RA receiving methotrexate treatment, after obtaining the approval of the informed consent of the patient.
Atıf için künye
BİLEN, Y., Erdem, F., GÜNDOĞDU, M., & YILDIRIM, R. (2012). Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Secondary to Rheumatoid Artritis: Case Report. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, 32(6), 1754–1757. https://doi.org/10.5336/medsci.2011-23797
BibTeX
@article{bilen2012-228521,
author = {BİLEN, Yusuf and Erdem, Fuat and GÜNDOĞDU, Mehmet and YILDIRIM, Rahşan},
title = {Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Secondary to Rheumatoid Artritis: Case Report},
journal = {Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences},
year = {2012},
volume = {32},
number = {6},
pages = {1754--1757},
issn = {1300-0292},
doi = {10.5336/medsci.2011-23797},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/228521-diffuse-large-b-cell-lymphoma-secondary-to-rheumatoid-artritis-case-report}
}