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  • * Primary pleural lymphomas (PPLs) are rare and include primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma associated with chronic inflammation (DLBCL-CI), with one patient in the study showing no extra-pleural involvement, suggesting PPL.
  • * The study emphasizes the importance of histopathological examination of pleural biopsies through medical thoracoscopy (MT) in accurately diagnosing B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, highlighting the link between exudative effusion and NHL.
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Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a revolutionary tool for the diagnosis and staging of mediastinal disorders. Nevertheless, its diagnostic capability is reduced in certain disorders such as lymphoproliferative diseases. EBUS-guided transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy (EBUS-TBMC) is a novel technique that can provide larger samples with preserved tissue architecture, with an acceptable safety profile.

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Pulmonary extra-nodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, also known as extra-nodal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma, is rare among all non-Hodgkin lymphomas and generally among all pulmonary malignancies. We present a 46-year-old lady with persistent right lower lung consolidation despite earlier treatment efforts with intravenous antibiotics for community acquired pneumonia. Apart from initial presentation with a short 3-day history of fever, cough and shortness of breath, she had remained largely asymptomatic throughout the follow-up period.

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