Title of article :
Anaplastic Kinase-Positive Large T-cell Lymphoma Simultaneous with Tuberculosis in a Child: a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Abdolsalehi ، Mohammad Reza , Haji Esmaeil Memar ، Elmira pediatric center of excellence, children’s medical center - Tehran university of medical science , Ziaee ، Vahid , Shirzadi ، Rohollah , Sharifzadeh ، Meisam division of pediatric critical care - children medical center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Safavi ، Moeinadin Pathology Department - Children Medical Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ghahremanloo ، Mahya Pediatric Assistant, children’s Medical Center - Tehran University of Medical Science
Abstract :
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive (ALK+) large T-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare type of lymphoma and it involves lymph nodes, but in some rare situations, it involves lungs, firstly. There are very rare cases in the world that have this type of disorder complicated with tuberculosis (TB). In this report, we present a boy who was referred to our hospital with TB and ALK+ALCL.
Keywords :
Anaplastic , Lymphoma , Tuberculosis
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics
