Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Review for Radiologists

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2019 Nov;213(5):W194-W210. doi: 10.2214/AJR.19.21225. Epub 2019 Aug 15.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to provide a primer for radiologists focused on integrating the radiologic, pathologic, and clinical features of primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMLBCL). CONCLUSION. PMLBCL is a unique subtype of lymphoma that poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to the fields of radiology and oncology. Knowledge of this distinctive clinical-pathologic entity and its associated imaging and clinical features is critical for radiologists.

Keywords: PET/CT; diagnostic radiology; lymphoma; non-Hodgkin lymphoma; oncologic imaging; primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / therapy
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / rehabilitation