Peripheral T cell lymphoma with a high titer of proteinase-3-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies that resembled Wegener's granulomatosis

Intern Med. 2009;48(23):2041-5. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.48.2600. Epub 2009 Dec 1.

Abstract

Here, we present a 54-year-old man with proptosis and swelling below the left eyelid. Laboratory findings showed high levels of PR3-ANCA and histological examination of the first biopsy revealed acute inflammation. Together with the findings of MRI, a diagnosis of WG was made. However, the disease progressed rapidly and histological examination of the second biopsy revealed infiltration of neoplastic T lymphocytes with aberrant loss of CD7. A final diagnosis of peripheral T cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (WHO) was made, and complete remission was achieved by chemotherapy. This is a very rare case of T cell lymphoma with a high titer of PR3-ANCA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / blood*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / blood*
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral / blood*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myeloblastin / blood*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
  • Myeloblastin