Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: The presence of a neoplasm of B-lymphocytes was established eventually in all three patients, although in one patient it was occult initially. In each case, the lymphocytes were mature B-lymphocytes that either showed cytologic evidence of plasma cell differentiation or secreted a paraprotein. Underlying lymphoma is common in patients who are seen initially with late-onset angioedema. Angioedema is an important, potentially life-threatening complication of lymphoma. Optimal patient management requires that both angioedema and the underlying lymphoma are recognized.
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Authors | B J Bain, D Catovsky, P W Ewan |
Journal | Cancer
(Cancer)
Vol. 72
Issue 11
Pg. 3318-22
(Dec 01 1993)
ISSN: 0008-543X [Print] United States |
PMID | 8242559
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
- Complement C3
- Complement C4
- Immunoglobulin M
- Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains
- Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains
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Topics |
- Aged
- Angioedema
(diagnosis, immunology)
- B-Lymphocytes
(immunology, pathology)
- Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
(analysis)
- Complement C3
(analysis)
- Complement C4
(analysis)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin M
(analysis)
- Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains
(analysis)
- Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains
(analysis)
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
(diagnosis, immunology, pathology)
- Lymphoproliferative Disorders
(diagnosis, immunology, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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