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diffuse lymphoblastic lymphoma
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Immature skeleton. There are multiple destructive foci in the proximal femora and adjoining pelvis.
Our records do not indicate whether there were any Thymus enlargement, which would be common in a child with this condition. Such diffuse bone involvement is a feature of this disorder which occurs mostly between 15 and 25 years. The lesion may progress and become similar to acute lymphoid leukaemia.
Type: Case Study
Author/Contact: IDM
Institution: LSBU
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Investigations: Radiology - General: Radiology - Conditions
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Oncology: Lymphoma
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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Fri Jul 24 2009