Arthritis as a presenting feature of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Arch Dis Child. 1998 Apr;78(4):367-70. doi: 10.1136/adc.78.4.367.

Abstract

Leukaemia can present with joint swelling in the absence of abnormal haematological findings. Arthritis as a presenting sign of lymphoma, however, is extremely rare. Three children with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who had joint swelling at the onset of their disease are reported. Two cases showed histological features of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (Ki-1/CD30 positive), and one of angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma. In all patients the unusual presentation delayed correct diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis / etiology*
  • Arthritis, Infectious / diagnosis
  • Arthritis, Juvenile / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / complications*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnosis
  • Male