Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the mandible: A case report

INTRODUCTIONLymphomas are a heterogeneous group of malignant neoplasms of lymphocytes and their precursor cells. Lymphoma is seen 3.5% of all intraoral malignancies and is the second most common neoplasm after the squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck region. Diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (D...

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Published in:Gerodontology 2020, Vol.37 (3), p.307-311
Main Authors: Coskunses, Fatih Mehmet, Cilasun, Ülkem, Celik Topcu, Pinar, Tokuc, Berkay
Format: Report
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONLymphomas are a heterogeneous group of malignant neoplasms of lymphocytes and their precursor cells. Lymphoma is seen 3.5% of all intraoral malignancies and is the second most common neoplasm after the squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck region. Diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCL), which is a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, are seen mostly in the paraoral region. CASE PRESENTATIONAn 82-year-old woman was referred with a localised swelling of the mandibular buccal mucosa for 3 months. Excisional biopsy revealed the diagnosis of DLBCL in the mandible and chemotherapy regimen started immediately. However, patient died during treatment. CONCLUSIONSNon-Hodgkin's lymphomas would be late- or misdiagnosed in the perioral region that may result poor prognosis.
ISSN:1741-2358
DOI:10.1111/ger.12470