Plasmablastic Lymphoma of the Kidney in a Previously Undiagnosed HIV Patient

Authors

Amrita Valluri, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineFollow
Adarsh Sidda, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Anisha Valluri, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Gurusidda Manu, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Niru Nahar, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Author Credentials

Amrita Valluri, BS Adarsh Sidda, MD Anisha Valluri, BS Gurusidda Manu, MD Niru Nahar, MD

Author ORCID Identifier

0000-0003-4349-4103

Keywords

Plasmablastic lymphoma, Immunocompromised, Atypical location

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

We present the case of a 61-year-old male who presented with flank pain and dysuria. A biopsy and histopathological analysis of a mass found in the left kidney led to the diagnosis of plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL). The kidney is not a commonly reported site of presentation for PBL in the current literature.^1,2 As a part of routine workup, HIV testing was ordered resulting in positive preliminary and confirmatory results. The patient denied awareness of his HIV status. Chemotherapy with uricosuric agents and antiretroviral therapy was initiated, but the patient developed tumor lysis syndrome with phosphate nephropathy leading to discontinuation of the regimen. Due to deterioration in clinical status, the patient chose palliative measures. This case report addresses the diagnostic challenges of plasmablastic lymphoma and its rare presentation in an unusual location.

Recommended Citation

Valluri A, Sidda A, Valluri A, Manu G, Nahar N. Plasmablastic Lymphoma of the Kidney in a Previously Undiagnosed HIV Patient. Marshall J Med. 2021; 7(3): 9 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1332.