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- Title
Isolated Mantle Cell Lymphoma of Base of Tongue.
- Authors
Naserrudin, Nadia Syafeera; Ainer, Indumathi; Doi, Mohamad; Bakar, Saraiza Abu
- Abstract
Introduction: Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is rare and very aggressive form of lymphoma. It is a subtype of B-cell non Hodgkn lymphoma. MCL are mostly advanced in stage at diagnosis and this is associated with poorer prognosis. The extranodal sites that are commonly involved are gastrointestinal tract, spleen, liver, bone marrow, Waldeyer's ring, skin, lacrimal glands and central nervous system. Case Report: Here we present a 70 year old lady with complaint of dysphagia over 2 months without voice change. There was no B symptom. Clinically, a pedunculated mass was seen to arise from her base of tongue. There was no palpable nodes, liver or spleen. Patient had chemotherapy following the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma concluded through an excision biopsy. She is now on surveillance. She has no recurrence at 1 year following completion of treatment. Conclusion: Mantle cell lymphoma should always be considered at initial presentation of a patient presenting with dysphagia despite no other apparent abnormalities in view of its aggressive behaviour.
- Subjects
LYMPHOMA diagnosis; BIOPSY; CANCER chemotherapy; DEGLUTITION disorders; TONGUE; TREATMENT effectiveness
- Publication
International Medical Journal, 2020, Vol 27, Issue 6, p796
- ISSN
1341-2051
- Publication type
Article