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An unusual case of primary extranodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the muscles of facial expression

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2006

A Liapi ,
G Dhanasekar ,
Y L Hock  and
D M East
A Liapi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manor Hospital, Walsall, UK
G Dhanasekar
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manor Hospital, Walsall, UK
Y L Hock
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, Manor Hospital, Walsall, UK
D M East
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manor Hospital, Walsall, UK
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Abstract

Primary extra-nodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) of the skeletal muscles is a well recognized entity although such occurrences are not very common. Presentation in the muscles of the face has only rarely been described. We present a case of primary extra-nodal NHL in a non-immunocompromised patient involving only the muscles of facial expression and not extending to the oral cavity or sinonasal tract. The patient was subsequently treated with chemotherapy and at the time of writing remained in remission. We suggest that lymphoma should be considered among the causes for malignant infiltration of the muscles of the face.

Keywords

Facial MusclesLymphomaNon-HodgkinAntineoplastic Agents
Type
Online Only Clinical Record
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 3 , March 2006 , pp. 1 - 3 , e16
Copyright
© 2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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