Extra nodal NK/T cell Lymphoma, Nasal type: Atypical Presentation of Rhinosinusitis cannot be Missed!

Authors

  • Mohammad CM Department Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Indera Mahkota Campus, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Abdul Zaki Ar Rasyid MZ Department Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Indera Mahkota Campus, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Mark P Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
  • Intan Nurjannah D Department of Pathology, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Epstein Barr Virus; Extra nodal NK/T cell lymphoma nasal type; Rhinosinusitis

Abstract

Extra nodal NK/T cell lymphoma (ENKTCL) nasal type is an Epstein Barr virus (EBV)-associated lymphoma of NK cells or T cells, predominantly involving extra nodal tissue. It most commonly affects the upper aerodigestive tract, including the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and palate. We report a case of a 50-year-old man with a blocked right nasal passage associated with unilateral right facial pain and swelling extending down to the neck. Endoscopic and radiological examinations revealed the presence of a soft tissue lesion within the right nasal cavity. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ENKTCL nasal type.

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Published

01-06-2024

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Case Report

License

Journal of Engineering Technology (JET)  is an open-access journal that follows the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)

How to Cite

Mohammad CM, Abdul Zaki Ar Rasyid MZ, Mark P, & Intan Nurjannah D. (2024). Extra nodal NK/T cell Lymphoma, Nasal type: Atypical Presentation of Rhinosinusitis cannot be Missed!. Asian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 7(1), 251-257. https://ejournal.unikl.edu.my/index.php/ajmhs/article/view/221