A rare localization of a common disease: Primary uterine Non-Hodgkin lymphoma mimicking leiomyosarcoma

J Cancer Res Ther. 2022 Jul-Sep;18(4):1205-1207. doi: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_435_22.

Abstract

Genitourinary system lymphomas comprise a small part of extra-nodal lymphomas (ENLs). ENLs of uterine origin are extremely rare and are often confused with gynecological malignancies. We present an 80-year-old female patient diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with a single focus of the uterus. The patient's only complaint was abnormal uterine bleeding. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an intramural-subserous-submucous multiple mass lesion with minimal contrast enhancement mimicking leiomyosarcoma. Diffuse pathological 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake was detected in the entire uterus corpus and cervix on positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanning. The pathology of the endocervical and endometrial curettage material obtained was DLBCL; the patient was diagnosed with ENL, and a single focus was the uterus. ENLs should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gynecological malignancies in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. PET/CT is crucial in showing metabolically active spread areas in these patients.

Keywords: Extra-nodal lymphoma; FDG PET/CT; post-menopausal bleeding; uterus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse* / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin* / pathology
  • Pelvic Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Uterine Hemorrhage
  • Uterine Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Uterus / pathology

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18