EXTRANODAL NK/T-LYMPHOMA, NASAL TYPE: CASE REPORT
- Radiation Oncology Department, Oncology Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital. Fez, Morocco.
Abstract
Extranodal NK/T-lymphoma, nasal type (ENKTCL-NT), is a highly aggressive malignancy linked to Epstein-Barr virus infection. This type of lymphoma primarily affects nasal or upper aerodigestive structures, resulting in a necrotic process. Despite its clinical stage or treatment, ENKTCL-NT is known for itsunfavorableprognosis,Wepresentis a case of a 57-year-old patient who presented with an ulcerated nasal swelling accompanied by nasal obstruction. Imaging revealed a tumorous process within the nasal cavity. Histological and immunohistochemical studies favored a diagnosis of NK/T lymphomanasal-type.The patient underwent primary chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy, achieving complete clinical and radiological response. This response has been maintained for three years after completing the treatment.
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Soukayna Lahmar, Samia Khelfi, Kawtar Sossy, Wissal Hassani, Fatima Zahraa Farhane, Zenab Alami and Touria Bouhafa (2024); EXTRANODAL NK/T-LYMPHOMA, NASAL TYPE: CASE REPORT, Int. J. of Adv. Res., 12 (05), 74-78, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/18687
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