IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma infiltrating the thoracic wall

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hard indolent left parasternal mass noticed by the patient about 2 weeks ago.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male

Malignant lymphadenopathy in the anterior mediastinum, both axillae, and the neck (not shown).

A large mass encases the left internal thoracic (mammary) artery and has grown through the intercostal spaces into the pectoralis muscles.

CT 5 mth later during chemoRx

ct

After 5 month's chemotherapy, a CT showed full remission.

Case Discussion

Histology

Diffuse macrocellular B-cell lymphoma.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.