Lymphoma-associated deep vein thrombosis mimicking cellulitis in an elderly patient with diabetes: A case report

Figure 1 Imaging examinations. A: Doppler showed total occlusion of the right common femoral vein; B: Magnetic resonance imaging showed a huge mass over the paraaortic, paraspinal and right pelvic region encasing abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava, right iliac artery and vein.

Figure 2 Pathology of a left supraclavicular lymph node excisional biopsy. Follicular lymphoma, grade 2 (hematoxylin-eosin, 400 ×).

Figure 3  Positron emission tomography showed lymphoma in head and neck, mediastinum, abdominal/pelvic regions, bilateral inguinal and axillary regions, as well as bone marrow and spleen involvement.

Figure 4 Timeline of the overall diagnosis and treatment course. ER: Emergency room; DVT: Deep vein thrombosis; LN: Lymph node; BW: Body weight; PET: Positron emission tomography; COP: Cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone; R-COP: Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone.