Palatal swelling as the first and only manifestation of extranodal follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a case presentation

Werder, Peter; Altermatt, Hans Jörg; Zbaren, Peter; Mueller-Garamvolgyi, Esther; Bornstein, Michael M (2010). Palatal swelling as the first and only manifestation of extranodal follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a case presentation. Quintessence international, 41(2), pp. 93-7. Berlin: Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH

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Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) in the head and neck region are malignant lymphoid neoplasms that usually originate from B-lymphocytic cell lines. Primary extranodal manifestations of this hematolymphoid tumor in the oral cavity are rare and involve the maxillary jaw including the palatal soft tissues, the mandible, and gingival tissues in patients between 60 and 70 years of age without sex predilection. This case report of an extra-nodal NHL in the palate of a 75-year-old patient emphasizes the importance of accurate clinical, radiographic, and histologic diagnostic procedures to avoid delayed diagnosis or inappropriate treatment strategies. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of the two with a regular clinical and hemic follow-up is recommended.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine > Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Head Organs and Neurology (DKNS) > Clinic of Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders (ENT) 04 Faculty of Medicine > Service Sector > Institute of Pathology
UniBE Contributor:	Werder, Peter, Zbären, Peter, Mueller, Esther, Bornstein, Michael
ISSN:	0033-6572
Publisher:	Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH
Language:	English
Submitter:	Eveline Carmen Schuler
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 14:07
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 14:00
PubMed ID:	20165740
Web of Science ID:	000274262400002
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/128 (FactScience: 196386)