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Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-7 | Issue-07 | 326-328
Case Report
Hodgkin Lymphoma Revealed by Thoracic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
Brahim El Jebbouri, Abad Asri Chrif, Miloudi Gazzaz
Published : July 30, 2022
DOI : 10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i07.013
Abstract
Hodgkin Lymphoma is rarely diagnosed as spinal cord compression syndrome. Caused by an epidural mass, this complication is often encountered in a late stage of the disease. We report the case of a 52-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of low thoracic spinal cord compression due to an epidural tumor on the MRI. Emergent surgery was undertaken on this patient, consisting in laminectomy and tumor resection. After surgery, pain relief and mild neurological improvement were noticed. The histological study revealed a Hodgkin Lymphoma and the patient was referred to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Though chemotherapy is the gold standard treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma, surgical spinal decompression may be required in epidural involvement of the disease. Diagnosis may be suspected in the presence of lymphadenopathy and general health decay.
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