Isolated primary testicular B lymphoblastic lymphoma: An unusual presentation

Alejandro V. Garcia, Bachir Alobeid, Jocelyn M. Traina, Susie S. Chen, Michael A. Weiner, William Middlesworth

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Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children and adolescents. Clinical presentation often reflects bone marrow involvement and consequences of bone marrow failure. Microscopic involvement of the testis is rare, occurring in about 2% of cases. We present a case of a 3-year-old child who displayed unilateral macroorchidism as the only clinical symptom of ALL. Although the patient presented with localized disease, he was treated with systemic chemotherapy without recurrence. In this report, we review the current literature on ALL testicular involvement, diagnosis, and treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e88-e90
JournalJournal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ALL
  • B lymphoblastic lymphoma
  • testicle
  • testicular infiltration
  • unilateral macroorchidism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

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