A Case of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of Sinonasal Tract with Acute Visual Disturbance.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.4.266
- Author:
Sang Gyun JIN
1
;
Kyung Suk JIN
;
Jeong Hoon OH
;
Byung Guk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. coolkim@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma;
Ethmoid sinus;
Visual acuity
- MeSH:
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Biopsy;
Diagnosis;
Ethmoid Sinus;
Fever;
Humans;
Lymphoma;
Lymphoma, B-Cell*;
Sweat;
Visual Acuity;
Weight Loss
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(4):266-269
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malignant lymphoma of the sinonasal tract is relatively uncommon. In particular, B-cell lymphoma is hardly found in the Asian population although the NK/T-cell type of lymphoma is relatively commonly found. The authors experienced a case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma originating from the ethmoid sinus, which caused the unexpected visual disturbance without nasal symptoms and/or systemic B symptoms, such as fever, night sweat, and weight loss. Diagnosis of B cell lymphoma is often delayed because it does not always show the specific symptoms of lymphoma. Therefore, starting with careful physical and imaging studies are always important while higly suspecting malignancy. Furthermore, early precise biopsy is of great important for precise diagnosis and proper management for the treatment of malignant lymphoma.
