An unusual presentation of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the head and neck.
The lymphomas are a group of lymphoproliferative disorders that can be divided histologically in the two main groups of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. They sometimes present in the head and neck, and the diagnosis and management require a multidisciplinary approach. An unusual case is described presenting at an advanced stage because of patient delay in seeking medical help.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rotherham General Hospital NHS Trust, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis