title: Extranodal large B-cell type aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
abstract: Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas belong to a group of neoplasm originating from the cells of the lymphoreticular system that show diversity in their manner of presentation, response to therapy and prognosis. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma accounts for 80-90% of all lymphomas. Although primary intraoral lesions in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are uncommon, it is important to be aware of them as intraoral manifestations are a presenting symptom in these patients. A 72-year-old Indian male presented with a complaint of asymptomatic swelling in the left side of the face since 1.5 months. A careful clinical evaluation supported by radiologic, histopathologic and immunohistochemical investigations will help in identifying the disease at an early stage, which will result in better prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Ranmeet
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Batra
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Seema Dental College, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
authors.forename: Harshaminder
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kaur
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Guru Nanak Dental College, Sunam, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Sachin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jindal
keywords: Lymph nodes; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; swelling