A Case of Hodgkins Lymphoma Mimicking Tuberculosis in 9-Year-Old Boy
Abstract: Concomitant presentation of TB and lymphoma is a rare entity. We described a 9-year-old boy with multiple lymphadenopathy on neck and armpits that initially diagnosed with clinical tuberculosis. Diagnostic workup by lymph node biopsy was in accordance with tuberculous lymphadenitis. Antituberculosis medication was given for 9 months without improvement of clinical manifestation. Biopsy examination was done for evaluation of therapy and revealed mixed cellularity Hodgkin lymphoma. Chest multi sliced computed tomography scan with contrast revealed paraesophageal lymphoma. Patient’s condition was deteriorated due to self-decline of chemotherapy. Patient was planned to initiate chemotherapy after the condition stabilized.
Keywords: children, Hodgkin's lymphoma, lymphadenopathy, tuberculosis
How to Cite?: Irfandi Yoseph, Anlidya Permatasari Gunawijaya, Dian Sulistya Ekaputri, "A Case of Hodgkins Lymphoma Mimicking Tuberculosis in 9-Year-Old Boy", Volume 10 Issue 3, March 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1038-1041, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR21314092022, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR21314092022