Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the lung in a 63-year-old man with left flank pain

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the lung is a rare entity, and although the prognosis is favorable, its biological features, clinical presentation, prognostic markers, and treatment have not been well defined.^1,2 It is the second most common primary pulmonary lymphoma after mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. PPL itself is very rare; it represents 3%-4% of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, less than 1% of NHL, and 0.5%-1.0% of primary pulmonary malignancies.^2,3 A review of the literature indicates a lack of data on pulmonary DLBCL. The objective of this case report is to highlight areas in which further research may be pursued to better understand this disease.
 

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the lung is a rare entity, and although the prognosis is favorable, its biological features, clinical presentation, prognostic markers, and treatment have not been well defined.^1,2 It is the second most common primary pulmonary lymphoma after mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. PPL itself is very rare; it represents 3%-4% of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, less than 1% of NHL, and 0.5%-1.0% of primary pulmonary malignancies.^2,3 A review of the literature indicates a lack of data on pulmonary DLBCL. The objective of this case report is to highlight areas in which further research may be pursued to better understand this disease.
 

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the lung is a rare entity, and although the prognosis is favorable, its biological features, clinical presentation, prognostic markers, and treatment have not been well defined.^1,2 It is the second most common primary pulmonary lymphoma after mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. PPL itself is very rare; it represents 3%-4% of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, less than 1% of NHL, and 0.5%-1.0% of primary pulmonary malignancies.^2,3 A review of the literature indicates a lack of data on pulmonary DLBCL. The objective of this case report is to highlight areas in which further research may be pursued to better understand this disease.
 

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