Lymphoepithelioid cell lymphoma (Lennert's lymphoma). Report of a case with fine needle aspiration cytology |
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Authors: | Vaíllo Vinagre Agustín Gutiérrez Martín Antonia Pérez Barrios Andrés Alberti Masgrau Nuria Ruiz Liso Juan Manuel |
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Institution: | Departamento de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital General, Paseo de Santa Bárbara, s/n. Soria-42002, Spain. |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Lymphoepithelioid cell lymphoma (LCL) is a rare morphologic variant of peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Although their histopathologic and immunohistochemical findings are well known, the cytopathologic features have not been well documented. This report describes the fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) findings of a case of LCL. CASE: A 75-year-old woman presented with cervical, supraclavicular, axillary and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. FNAC of a cervical lymph node was performed. The smears contained a polymorphous infiltrate formed by abundant histiocytes disposed singly or in clusters, small and medium-sized to large atypical lymphoid cells and reactive cells, including eosinophils and plasma cells. Isolated capillary-sized vessels also were observed. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of Lennert's lymphoma. CONCLUSION: Although histopathologic and immunohistochemical studies were required for a definitive diagnosis, the findings of FNAC in this case appeared distinctive and suggested the possibility of LCL. |
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