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“Do Not Ignore Musculoskeletal Pain”—Initial Presentation of a Rare Malignant Disease: Case Report and Literature Review

  • Ishan Patel
  • , Arda Akoluk
  • , Vandan Upadhyaya
  • , Shraddhadevi Makadia
  • , Steven Douedi
  • , Taliya Farooq
  • , Daniel Flynn
  • , Michael Levitt
  • , Mohammad A. Hossain
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • University of Central Florida

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Abstract

Gray zone lymphoma, also known as B-cell lymphoma, unclassifiable, with features intermediate between diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and classical Hodgkin lymphoma, is a rare malignancy with overlapping features of both diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Most commonly mediastinal involvement is seen. Extranodal involvement is rare. In this case report, we present the case of a 59-year-old male who presented with stress-related left shoulder pain, ultimately diagnosed with gray zone lymphoma. The patient was treated with etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin-rituximab (EPOCH-R) regimen followed by consolidation radiotherapy resulting in complete response. We are highlighting this case as rare and atypical presentation of a rare disease.

Keywords

  • EPOCH-R
  • gray zone lymphoma
  • Hodgkin lymphoma

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