A Case of Nasal CD56+ NK/T Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Cellulitis which Developed after Persistent Orbital Swelling.
- Author:
Min Jeong KIM
1
;
Seok Yong AHN
;
Ja Woong GOO
;
Won Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology and Institute of Hair and Cosmetic Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. leewonsoo@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cellulitis;
NK/T cell lymphoma;
Orbital swelling
- MeSH:
Cellulitis*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Killer Cells, Natural;
Lymphoma*;
Orbit*;
Skin;
T-Lymphocytes
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2007;45(7):692-696
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Recently another distinct subtype of lymphoma has been discovered, the natural killer (NK)T cell lymphoma, which can involve the skin in a primary or secondary fashion. NK/T cell lymphoma is characterized by the biphenotype expression of the T-cell marker and NK cell marker, especially CD56. These CD56+ lymphomas are further subdivided into nasal NK/T-cell lymphomas and non-nasal NK/T-cell lymphomas. We report a case of primary nasal NK/T cell lymphoma, which showed as an atypical cellulites-like lesion on the face. The patient had suffered with recurrent orbital swelling for several years before diagnosis.
