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Revista Médica de Risaralda

versão impressa ISSN 0122-0667

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ZARATE VERGARA, Andrea Carolina et al. Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma in an adolescent patient. Revista médica Risaralda [online]. 2020, vol.26, n.2, pp.154-156. ISSN 0122-0667.  https://doi.org/10.22517/25395203.22131.

Introduction:

T-cell lymphomas are uncommon; these tend to be present in young adult patients. Additionally, this condition is characterized by the existence of pathologies like moderate anemia, hepatosplenomegaly disorder, thrombocytopenia and sinusoidal infiltration by T-Lymphocytes in bone marrow cells, spleen and liver. In this study a case of this rare lymphoma is going to be presented.

Case report:

A clinical case of an adolescent who presents the characteristic symptoms of this pathology is exposed. This clinical suspicion held a paraclinical diagnosis that was confirmed by histochemistry of bone marrow tests.

Conclusion:

It is an infrequent condition with an unfavorable prognosis. Until now the patient remains stable and is receiving treatment, the clinical findings of the disease raise awareness about the importance of carrying out the appropriate diagnosis procedures and providing treatment.

Palavras-chave : Hepatomegaly; Splenomegaly; Lymphoma; T-Lymphocytes; Pediatrics.

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