Clinical and pathological Characteristics of diffuse large B-cell
lymphoma invading bone marrow with peripheral blood reduction
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to comprehensively
investigate the clinical manifestations, pathological diagnosis,
differential diagnosis, and prognostic implications in patients with
diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) manifesting as bone marrow
invasion accompanied by peripheral blood counts. Method: A
retrospective analysis was conducted on 16 patients diagnosed with DLBCL
involving bone marrow and exhibiting peripheral blood abnormalities.
Detailed clinical data, laboratory investigations, bone marrow biopsy
hematoxylin and eosin (HE) sections, and immunohistochemical stains were
compiled and analyzed. Results: Among the patients, B symptoms
(11/16, 68.75%) and fatigue (9/16, 56.25%) were the most common
symptoms. The diagnostic accuracy of bone marrow biopsy was
100%(16/16). The distribution pattern of abnormal cells in bone marrow
biopsies was diffuse in 37.5%(6/16), interstitial in 31.25%(5/16),
mixed in 18.75%(3/16), and nodular in 12.5%(2/16) of cases. The tumors
originated from the germinal center in 12.5% (2/16) of cases and from
non-germinal center sources in 87.5%(14/16). Fibrosis grades were
distributed as follows: grade 0 in 1 case (1/16), grade 1 in 7 cases
(7/16), and grade 2 in 8 cases (8/16).All 16 patients exhibited invasive
disease progression, 3 fatalities ocuuring due to lack of treatment.1
patient unfortunately passed away six months after commencing R-CHOP and
R-DHAP chemotherapy. Conclusion: This study offers a
comprehensive insight into the clinical and pathological features of
DLBCL infiltrating bone marrow with peripheral blood reduction,
highlighting the importance of accurate diagnostic techniques and timely
intervention in these patients.