Angio-immunoblastic lymphadenopathy: a case with a 17-year follow-up

A case of angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy with a 17-year follow-up is reported. The patient, who first presented with benign hypergammaglobulinaemic purpura of Waldenstrom and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia appears to be the longest survivor with this condition reported so far. The marked variatio...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1982-06, Vol.58 (680), p.367-370
Main Authors: Ochshorn, Miriam, Tchetchik, Mordechai, Michalevicz, Rita, Behar, Albert, Seligsohn, Uri
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Clinical Reports
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy - diagnosis
Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy - immunology
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Summary:A case of angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy with a 17-year follow-up is reported. The patient, who first presented with benign hypergammaglobulinaemic purpura of Waldenstrom and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia appears to be the longest survivor with this condition reported so far. The marked variations in the clinical course of patients with angio-immunoblastic lymphadenopathy in conjunction with immunological characteristics are discussed.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.58.680.367