Anaplastic lymphoma kinase–positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma presenting as diffuse pulmonary infiltrates

Abstract

Abstract Anaplastic large cell lymphoma has a characteristic sinusoidal growth pattern that presents as pulmonary lymphangitic involvement causing respiratory distress. Recognition and prompt treatment of this entity can result in dramatic response to therapy.

Keywords

• anaplastic lymphoma kinase‐positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
• disseminated pulmonary lymphomatous