Yella Prashanth Reddy, Jagani Prachi P, Patel Vishva, Jagani Ravi P, Ramesh Vaiishnavi, Skaria Priya Elsa, Chandra Abhinav
Internal Medicine/Hospital Medicine, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, USA.
Pre-Medical Sciences, Richmond Gabriel University, Kingstown, VCT.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 23;16(7):e65222. doi: 10.7759/cureus.65222. eCollection 2024 Jul.
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a high-grade B-cell lymphoma that most commonly presents with lymph node involvement. Extranodal manifestations are seen in around 40% of the cases involving the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid, testes, brain, and breast, among many others. However, penile metastasis is extremely rare and often overlooked in routine clinical evaluations. We present the unique case of a 79-year-old man with a history of DLBCL with extranodal involvement who achieved remission after completing five cycles of chemotherapy and presented eight months later with a new penile mass. A PET-CT scan of the skull to mid-thigh revealed bilateral pulmonary nodules, multiple lesions in the pancreas, retroperitoneal nodules, and an increased uptake at the base of the penis, leading to a biopsy of the penile mass that confirmed recurrent DLBCL with penile metastasis. The patient subsequently underwent surgical excision of the lesion and additional chemotherapy. This case underscores the importance of considering atypical sites of involvement in DLBCL patients and emphasizes the need for a timely diagnostic workup to ensure early detection and accurate diagnosis. By raising awareness of this rare manifestation and promoting comprehensive evaluations, we can potentially improve patient outcomes and facilitate the development of more effective treatment strategies.
弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤(DLBCL)是一种高级别B细胞淋巴瘤,最常见的表现是淋巴结受累。约40%的病例会出现结外表现,累及胃肠道、甲状腺、睾丸、脑和乳腺等诸多部位。然而,阴茎转移极为罕见,在常规临床评估中常被忽视。我们报告了一例独特病例,一名79岁男性,有DLBCL伴结外受累病史,在完成五个周期化疗后病情缓解,但八个月后出现新的阴茎肿物。从头颅至大腿中部的PET-CT扫描显示双侧肺结节、胰腺多发病变、腹膜后结节以及阴茎根部摄取增加,遂对阴茎肿物进行活检,证实为复发性DLBCL伴阴茎转移。该患者随后接受了病变的手术切除及额外化疗。此病例强调了在DLBCL患者中考虑非典型受累部位的重要性,并强调需要及时进行诊断性检查以确保早期发现和准确诊断。通过提高对这种罕见表现的认识并促进全面评估,我们有可能改善患者预后并推动更有效治疗策略的发展。