Primary, multi-focal, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the jaws presenting as periodontal disease in a renal transplant patient.
An unusual presentation of non-Hodgkins lymphoma is presented in an immunocompromised patient. The importance of having a high index of suspicion for malignancy in transplant patients is stressed.
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Department of Dentistry, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology*