Spinal cord compression from malignant relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting with neurological symptoms - Case report

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Introduction: Hodgkin's lymphoma has been observed to rarely manifest with extra nodal involvement, typically occurring in the latter stages of the disease. However, spinal cord compression may also be regarded as a rare predominant symptom to occur in this context. In this case report, we discuss the clinical details of a 37-year-old patient who exhibited upper motor neuron symptoms and gait imbalance. The patient's medical history includes a confirmed diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Case Report: A 37-year-old male patient reported to the outpatient department with bilateral upper limb weakness and gait impairment. The individual presented as a documented case of previous Hodgkin's lymphoma, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealing the presence of anterior epidural soft tissue mass at the C6-D1 vertebral levels. This pathological condition resulted in the compression and posterior displacement of the spinal cord. The patient was scheduled to have an emergency decompression surgery involving a C7 corpectomy and C6-D1 fusion procedure utilizing a mesh cage and plate.

Conclusion: The conventional approach of utilizing only Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma should be reevaluated, as it is imperative to address neurological symptoms resulting from spinal cord compression which also can indicate the stage of the disease. Incorporating surgical interventions into the treatment plan can contribute to the restoration of function in affected patients.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

Enthalten in:

Journal of orthopaedic case reports - 13(2023), 12 vom: 30. Dez., Seite 148-152

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Patel, Jenil [VerfasserIn]
Nair, Vishnu Vikraman [VerfasserIn]
Kundnani, Vishal [VerfasserIn]
Chodavadiya, Sunil [VerfasserIn]
Patil, Maitreya [VerfasserIn]

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Case Reports
Corpectomy
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma(HL)
Relapse
Spinal cord compression

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Date Revised 03.01.2024

published: Print

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i12.4114

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NLM366529854