Marginal-zone B-cell lymphoma of the bony palate presenting as sinusitis.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2008

Abstract

The diagnosis of low-grade B-cell lymphoma consistent with marginal-zone lymphoma has proven to be challenging when the disease involves the hard palate. The diagnosis is complicated by the nonspecific nature of the presenting symptoms and a difficult-to-differentiate histologic picture. We describe a case of low-grade B-cell lymphoma of the hard palate with a delayed presentation. We also compare the features of this case with the features of the small number of other such cases that have been reported in the literature. Finally, we review the etiology of low-grade B-cell lymphoma, we discuss its radiologic and pathologic features, and we briefly describe the treatment options.

Volume

87

Issue

1

First Page

36

Last Page

38

ISSN

0145-5613

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

18357945

Department(s)

Hematology-Medical Oncology Division

Document Type

Article

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