Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the mandible presenting following tooth extraction.
A case of oral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting following a tooth extraction is reported. The clinical presentation was that of a periodontal lesion and an extraction socket that failed to heal, which may have led to initial confusion in diagnosis and management.
Parrington
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Department of Oral Surgery, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Punnia-Moorthy
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D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery