title: Extranodal Natural Killer/T-Cell Lymphoma of the Nasal Type with Skin Metastases.
abstract: Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKL) of the nasal type is a rare, clinically aggressive disease. ENKL of the nasal type is often localized in the upper aerodigestive tract, including the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, tonsils, hypopharynx and larynx, and usually presents as stage I/II. Extranasal involvement can occur, and a common site of extranasal involvement or metastatic disease includes the skin. Identifying skin metastases is important for the appropriate staging and treatment. We report a case of ENKL of the nasal type that presented with localized disease and subsequent skin lesions that were consistent with skin metastases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Disease, University of Pikeville, Pikeville, Ky., USA.
authors.forename: Fadi Al
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Akhrass
authors.affiliation: College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Pikeville, Pikeville, Ky., USA.
authors.forename: Brooklyn
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hensley
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology/Oncology, Pikeville Medical Center, University of Pikeville, Pikeville, Ky., USA.
authors.forename: Lillian
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Appalachian Regional Healthcare Cancer Center, Hazard, Ky., USA.
authors.forename: Raymond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Elsoueidi
keywords: Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma; Nasal type; Skin metastases