Asian Journal of Research in Surgery

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma which originates from lymphocytes. Most often, painless swollen lymph nodes may occur in the neck, under the arm, or in the groin. Symptoms can include pyrexia, night sweats and weight loss. Those affected may experience tiredness or itchiness. The osseous involution is unorthodox at the time of diagnosis. A case is described of Hodgkin’s lymphoma extra-nodal involution presenting as an abscess in the chest wall involving sternum. A 22-year-old male presented with a painless swelling at anterior central chest wall. The clinical, radiological and histological characteristics of the disease can resemble other medical conditions, including Tuberculosis, making it difficult to diagnose as it is a very infrequent disease which often leads to delay in treatment.