B Cell Lymphoma mimicking Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba. 2016;73(1):46-9.

Abstract

Non Hodking´s lymphoma (NHL) may involve bones but synovial involvement is uncommon. We describe a patient who presented with polyarthritis, sicca symptoms and rash suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis. An atypical skin rash prompted skin and synovial biopsies. A diagnosis of synovial and skin malignant large B-cell lymphoma anaplastic subtype was performed. Chemotherapy with dexamethasone, vincristine and rituximab was started. Following treatment the patient had complete resolution of cutaneous and articular lymphoma manifestations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnosis*
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / drug therapy
  • Rituximab / therapeutic use
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Rituximab
  • Vincristine
  • Dexamethasone