Primary malignant lymphoma of the spleen

Abstract

Splenic lymphoma or primary malignant lymphoma of the spleen is rare with reported incidence less than 1% of all Non Hodgkin s lymphomas. Some authors consider PMLS is an entity limited to the spleen and splenic hilum1. Most PMLS are of B cell origin, most common histological picture being low grade or intermittent grade lymphomas2. Clinical picture of anemia and pan cytopenia which are usually refractory to medical therapy may be due to PMLS.