A Case of Hodgkin's Lymphoma of Palatine Tonsil.
- Author:
Chan Hum PARK
1
;
Ki Nam JUNG
;
Kyung Chan CHOI
;
Hun Ho SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea. hlpch@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphoma;
Hodgkin disease;
Palatine tonsil
- MeSH:
Hodgkin Disease*;
Humans;
Korea;
Larynx;
Lymph Nodes;
Lymphoma;
Mouth;
Nasopharynx;
Oropharynx;
Palatine Tonsil*;
Paranasal Sinuses;
Radiotherapy
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2005;48(10):1284-1286
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Most lymphoma occurs within the lymph node. A small portion of the lymphoma can have extranodal involvements such as the oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and larynx, etc. Especially, Hodgkin's lymphoma with primary manifestation in the palatine tonsil is an extremely rare entity and seldom documented in the literature. Recently, we experienced a case of palatine tonsil mass as a first symptom of Hodgkin's lymphoma. The patient underwent a surgical excision and radiotherapy. The authors report the first case of Hodgkin's lymphoma of the palatine tonsil in Korea with a review of literature.
