ABC-type diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as rotator cuff tendinopathy: A diagnostic dilemma and review of the literature

Bryce David Beutler; Rohee Krishan; Pawel Parafianowicz; Mark B Ulanja; Christie Elliott; Joel France; Raheel Islam; Nageshwara Gullapalli

doi:10.1002/ccr3.2630

ABC-type diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as rotator cuff tendinopathy: A diagnostic dilemma and review of the literature

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Jan 20;8(2):327-332. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2630. eCollection 2020 Feb.

Authors

Bryce David Beutler¹, Rohee Krishan¹, Pawel Parafianowicz¹, Mark B Ulanja¹, Christie Elliott², Joel France², Raheel Islam¹, Nageshwara Gullapalli¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine Reno School of Medicine University of Nevada Reno NV USA.
² Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Reno School of Medicine University of Nevada Reno NV USA.

Abstract

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma often presents with extranodal manifestations involving the musculoskeletal system. Shoulder pain is particularly worrisome for malignancy. Individuals presenting with refractory upper extremity complaints should undergo a prompt and thorough evaluation for cancer, as a delay in diagnosis can result in an unfavorable outcome.

Keywords: cancer; diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma; lymphoma; rotator cuff.

Publication types

Case Reports