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Disseminated intravascular large‐cell lymphoma with initial presentation mimicking Guillain–Barré syndrome
Author(s) -
Jiang Qin Li,
Pytel Peter,
Rowin Julie
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.21648
Subject(s) - intravascular large b cell lymphoma , medicine , differential diagnosis , pathology , lymphoma , polyneuropathy , guillain barre syndrome , autopsy , large cell lymphoma , immunology
We report a patient with intravascular large B‐cell lymphoma who initially presented with acute ascending weakness and sensory changes. Electrodiagnostic testing and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) studies were initially suggestive of a demyelinating polyneuropathy. Further clinical evaluation and testing were consistent with mononeuropathy multiplex. Autopsy revealed disseminated intravascular large‐cell lymphoma. Intravascular large‐cell lymphoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a rapidly evolving neuropathy associated with other organ involvement. Muscle Nerve, 2010