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Query: UMLS:C0079731 (B-cell lymphoma)
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Lymphoma of thyroid is uncommon, and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is found in many lymphomas. We studied the clinicopathologic characteristics in Hong Kong Chinese and analyzed the presence of EBV in thyroid lymphomas by reviewing data collected during 3 decades. We studied EBV gene expression by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. Primary thyroid lymphomas were found in 23 patients (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, 18; marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, 4; plasmacytoma, 1), and secondary lymphomas were found in 9 patients (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, 3; Burkitt lymphomas, 2; Burkitt-like lymphoma, 1; hairy cell leukemia, 1; nasal T-cell and natural killer cell lymphoma, 1; and intestinal T-cell lymphoma, 1). Primary thyroid lymphomas were large (mean, 7 cm), found commonly in older women, and often misdiagnosed as undifferentiated carcinomas. Fine-needle aspiration was not helpful for diagnosis. Fifteen patients had Hashimoto thyroiditis. A history of thyrotoxicosis was found in 3 patients, and coexistence of 3 diseases (papillary microcarcinomas, primary thyroid lymphoma, and Hashimoto thyroiditis) was found 4 patients. The 5-year survival rate for primary thyroid lymphoma was 53%. Combined surgery and radiotherapy seemed to be the best treatment. Secondary thyroid lymphomas often were asymptomatic. EBV messenger RNAs were detected in 1 primary and 1 secondary thyroid lymphoma. The EBV gene expression in primary thyroid lymphoma showed a type II latency pattern. Thyroid lymphomas in Chinese had important clinicopathologic features. EBV may have a role in a subset of cases.
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PMID:Malignant lymphoma of the thyroid. A 30-year clinicopathologic experience and an evaluation of the presence of Epstein-Barr virus. 1043 8

Thyrotoxicosis is most commonly caused by Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goitre, a functioning thyroid adenoma, or thyroiditis. Extrinsic infiltrative conditions affecting the thyroid gland are typically destructive, and associated with thyroid hypofunction. We describe the case of a 61-year-old woman who presented to our hospital with symptoms of thyrotoxicosis, neck swelling and thyroid function tests consistent with hyperthyroidism. An ultrasound revealed a multinodular goitre with retrosternal extension, but CT imaging suggested thyroid gland infiltration, with cervical lymphadenopathy. An excisional lymph node biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma causing infiltrative thyrotoxicosis. Treatment with six cycles of Rituximab-CHOP lead to rapid normalization of symptoms, imaging, and thyroid function.
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PMID:Infiltrative thyrotoxicosis: an unusual case of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. 2803 47

Radiation-induced thyroid dysfunction following oncologic treatment is not uncommon, however limited literature data has been found on patients that underwent chemotherapy only. A change in thyrometabolic autoimmune status is also a rare entity. We present a case of newly diagnosed Graves' thyrotoxicosis following a successful R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicine, Vincristine and Prednisone) treatment in a patient with concurrent abdominal and thyroid diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Following chemotherapy, PET CT showed resolution of FDG-avid thyroid nodule as well as no evidence of the thyroid mass on repeat ultrasound. Her thyroid function also normalized. During her follow-up visit, patient reported significant unintentional weight loss and persistent fatigue over the past couple months. Repeat laboratory evaluation revealed TSH 0.005 mIU/mL, FT4 6.73 ng/dL and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) 535 (ref <140%). She was started on methimazole followed by radioactive iodine therapy. This unique case of Graves' disease following R-CHOP treatment in patients with known Hashimoto's and thyroid lymphoma is one of the first to be reported in the literature. The swing of pendulum from Hashimoto's to Graves' disease is very uncommon. As clinicians, we need to continue monitoring for clinical and biochemical thyroid dysfunction in this subset of population.
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PMID:R-CHOP-Associated Graves' Hyperthyroidism. 3154 72