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Molecular Biomarkers & Diagnosis

ISSN: 2155-9929

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NK/T-Cell Lymphoma on the Upper Lip

Abstract

Huamei Yang, Min Qiu, Yu Zhou, Lu Jiang, Hongxia Dan and Qianming Chen

Extra-nodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type is a distinct entity of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This case report describes a rare presentation of NK/T cell lymphoma on the upper lip. However, lung metastasis was confirmed by CT scans after 2 cycles of chemotherapy. The patient then died of infection and multiple organ failure. This case indicates that Oral Medicine specialists should be aware of this disease, and multiple diagnostic techniques should be applied in order to make an accurate and timely diagnosis.

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