Uterine non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a case report and review of literatures

Authors

  • Folasade D. H. Olalere Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2486-4738
  • Abraham F. Adeyeye Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
  • Taiwo O. Kuye Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
  • Adeyemi F. Tijani Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
  • Fatimah A. Rabiu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
  • Abiodun R. Bamiro Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
  • Akinsegun Akinbami Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20210546

Keywords:

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Uterine, Abnormal vaginal bleeding, Extra-nodal lymphoma, Case report

Abstract

Primary extra nodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the genital tract are uncommon, and involvement of the uterine corpus is not only extremely rare but lacks pathognomonic signs and symptoms, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. This prompted this case report of a multiparous lady who presented with recurrent bleeding per vaginam and progressive abdominal swelling that was initially suspicious of being uterine sarcoma, but histological analysis of excised sample was diagnostic of non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the uterus. The report also highlights the challenges to diagnosis and management in a resource poor setting where advanced diagnostic aids are not readily accessible. The diagnosis of uterine non-Hodgkin lymphoma, though uncommon, should be considered in any patient with an abdominal/pelvic mass and/or abnormal bleeding per vaginam.

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Author Biographies

Folasade D. H. Olalere, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria

CONSULTANT OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNECOLOGIST/LECTRURER 1

Abraham F. Adeyeye, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria

RESIDENT DOCTOR,OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Taiwo O. Kuye, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria

LECTURER 1/CONSULTANT OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Adeyemi F. Tijani, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria

CONSULTANT, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Fatimah A. Rabiu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria

POST PART2 RESIDENT(CONSULTANT) OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Abiodun R. Bamiro, Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria

SENIOR RESIDENT, HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION DEPARTMENT

Akinsegun Akinbami, Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria

PROFESSOR,OF HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION DEPARTMENT,

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2021-02-20

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