Leukemia Research Reports (Jan 2018)

Renal infiltration presenting as acute kidney injury in Hodgkin lymphoma – A case report and review of the literature

  • Wellington Fernandes da Silva, Junior,
  • Laila Lopes de Farias Pinho,
  • Cássio Lins Gil de Farias,
  • Verônica Torres,
  • Elerson Carlos Costalonga,
  • George Coura Filho,
  • Leonardo de Abreu Testagrossa,
  • Vanderson Rocha,
  • Valeria Buccheri

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10
pp. 41 – 43

Abstract

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Renal involvement in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is rare, although extralymphatic disease is usually found. Acute kidney injury is a recognized presentation of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with bilateral kidney involvement, promptly requiring specific treatment. Regarding to HL, this manifestation is extremely rare and lacks pathologic description and management experiences. Herein, we describe a case of HL with atypical presentation as well as its management, current evaluation by PET-scan and histologic findings. This case report highlights clinical presentation and a successful experience on managing these cases. Moreover, it is important to drive biologic insights for understanding of kidney infiltration mechanism in HL. Keywords: Hodgkin lymphoma, Renal involvement, Acute kidney injury, Chemotherapy