Plasmablastic lymphoma is a rare tumor that accounts for 2% of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL). It is essential to increase the knowledge and possible outcomes regarding this condition since studies are scarce. We report a patient with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for ten years on the regular use of antiretrovirals. One year ago she started hyporexia, weight loss, asthenia, and aphthous lesions in the oral mucosa that associated with an episode of syncope. The subsequent clinical investigation confirmed a diagnosis of plasmablastic lymphoma. She underwent chemotherapy, which was refractory. She continued with two more chemotherapy cycles, with satisfactory response confirmed by radiological control. After six months, she developed nonspecific symptoms associated with neurological signs. The patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the skull that showed metastatic brain involvement, and then palliative care was indicated
Objetivou-se avaliar a ocorrência da dor associada ao câncer em pacientes oncológicos fora de possibilidade terapêutica. Trata-se de uma Revisão integrativa nas bases de dados MEDLINE, BDENF – Enfermagem e LILACS, em artigos nos idiomas inglês, espanhol e português, no período de 2009 a 2019, selecionando-se 06 artigos por meio de leitura exploratória e crítica dos títulos, resumos e resultados alcançados nos estudos. Os estudos apresentaram diferenças em relação à metodologia e aos instrumentos utilizados. O quadro álgico foi relacionado principalmente à presença de metástases, como por exemplo, a óssea. A dor está presente na maior parte dos casos de pacientes com câncer fora de possibilidade terapêutica dos estudos analisados, acompanhada de vários sinais e sintomas indesejados, como cansaço, tristeza, sentimentos de inutilidade e angústia.
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