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Discordant lymphoma: A case report

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A case of discordant lymphoma, comprising Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma occurring simultaneously, is described. Reference is made to their rarity and possible associations.

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Coyne, J., Kealy, W.F., Hogan, J. et al. Discordant lymphoma: A case report. I.J.M.S. 156, 104–105 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02955195

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