The nasal natural killer T-cell lymphoma
The nasal natural killer T-cell lymphoma, also known as lethal midline granuloma, is an uncommon entity. It consists of an extranodal lymphoma of aggressive behavior that generally arises from de nasal cavity. Ii is prevalent in eastern countries and in males in the third decade. Epstein-Barr virus...
| Autor Principal: | Chavarriaga, María Claudia; Hospital Universitario San Ignacio |
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| Otros Autores: | Moreno, Ximena; Hospital Universitario San Ignacio |
| Formato: | info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
| Idioma: | spa |
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
2010
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http://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/vnimedica/article/view/16059 |
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The nasal natural killer T-cell lymphoma, also known as lethal midline granuloma, is an uncommon entity. It consists of an extranodal lymphoma of aggressive behavior that generally arises from de nasal cavity. Ii is prevalent in eastern countries and in males in the third decade. Epstein-Barr virus infection in association with this lymphoma is well documented. Current practice is in favor of radiotherapy.We present a case report, and a review of the literature of nasal natural killer T-cell lymphoma was done as an initiative to provide a better understanding of this pathology. |
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