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A challenging case of ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma in a 12-year-old boy: A rare case report from Syria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare but aggressive type of NHL that develop from mature post-thymic T-cells. ALCL constitutes approximately 2% of all lymphoid neoplasm. It is typically found among children and young adults, accounting for 10-15% of pediatric NHL, compared to 2% of adult NHL.

Case presentation

A 12-year-old Syrian boy was admitted to our hospital due to epistaxis, anorexia, weight loss and night sweats. The physical examination revealed preauricular, postauricular and submandibular lymphadenopathy. Pathological examination of the biopsy suggested Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Later on, Immunohistochemistry staining confirmed the diagnosis of ALK-negative Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.

Clinical discussion

Systemic ALCL can be categorized into two major groups based on the expression of Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) protein: Systemic ALK + positive and Systemic ALK-negative. The majority of pediatric cases show an overexpression of (ALK), however, pediatric ALK-negative ALCL can occur in rare cases.

Conclusion

The aim of this article is to report a rare case of pediatric ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma that developed a rapid & aggressive growth within a few months despite the chemotherapy treatment and unfortunately led to the patient's death.

SUBMITTER: Abdul Rahman SA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9289481 | biostudies-literature |

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