Intravascular lymphoma (IVL) is a rare type of B-cell lymphoma of blood vessels. We encountered an IVL case diagnosed in a patient treated for shock in the intensive care unit. An 83-year-old man was transported to our hospital for shock with fever and was initially diagnosed with septic shock. However, we could not identify an infection source, and broad-spectrum antibiotics were ineffective. Blood tests performed on admission revealed a serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level >800 IU/L. Based on these findings, we suspected IVL and performed a random skin biopsy of his senile hemangioma. Large lymphocytes were collected in the lumens of small vessels. Immunostaining findings indicated IVL. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis was diagnosed based on pathological assessment of bone marrow samples. In patients with septic shock-like hypotension with serum LDH levels > 800 IU/L, IVL should be considered. Random skin biopsy, a simple and minimally invasive procedure, can be performed at the bedside and is useful for IVL diagnosis. The standard treatment for IVL is a combination of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone. We used hydrocortisone for relative adrenal insufficiency;afterwards, his condition improved. In septic-shock like conditions associated with IVL, steroids may be the keystone to recovery.
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