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Case Report
NK/T-Cell Lymphoma on the Upper Lip
Author(s): Huamei Yang, Min Qiu, Yu Zhou, Lu Jiang, Hongxia Dan and Qianming ChenHuamei 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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DOI:
10.4172/2155-9929.1000293
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