Title of article :
Non-Hodgkin s Primary Lymphoma in the Base of Tongue: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Dehghan ، Parvaneh Department of Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences Research Center - Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences , Kakhki ، Samaneh Department of Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences Research Center - Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences , Eshaghzadeh ، Maliheh Department of Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences Research Center - Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences , Khezri ، Mohammad Amin Student Research Committee - Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Although the most common site in Non-Hodgkin s Lymphoma (NHL) is the Waldeyer’s ring, the involvement of the tongue is extremely rare. The present study revealed a 70-year-old female with primary non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) of the base of the tongue with the chief complaint of sore throat and dysphasia as a rare case report. The patient was expired 3 months after diagnosis because of the advanced stage of the disease and poor physical statue. The diagnosis was confirmed as primary NHL diffuse large B cell type by histopathological and immunohistochemistry results.
Keywords :
Base of tongue , Waldeyer’s ring , Non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma , Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
