Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the scalp - A case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Lymphoma is the second most common primary malignancy occurring in the head and neckwith Diffuse large B cell lymphoma(DLBCL) being the most frequent type. Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the scalp is extremely rare. We are describing a case of the same in a 42 year old lady who presented with a diffuse swelling in the right forehead since 3 months of duration. Imaging showed soft tissue lesion arising from the scalp with diffuse hyperostosis of right parietal bone. Further investigations with CT scan chest, abdomen, and pelvis did not reveal any other evidence of systemic disease. Biopsy of the scalp mass was diagnostic of DLBCL scalp. She was treated with chemotherapy followed by radiation. Keywords:Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, scalp.
Authors and Affiliations
Rakul Nambiar K, Dr. Rona Joseph P, Dr. Unnikrishnan p, Dr. Geetha N
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