J Rhinol.  2009 Nov;16(2):169-172.

Two Cases of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma of Sinonasal Tract

• Jang SY
• Jung J
• Kang JW
• Yoon JH

Abstract

Nasal lymphoma is an uncommon neoplasm in the sinonasal tract. The NK/T-cell type of lymphoma is more commonly found in Asian populations. However, B-cell lymphoma is more common in the western countries whereas it is rare in Asia. Recently, we experienced two cases of sinonasal B-cell lymphoma, which are rare cases in Korea, one in an advanced stage and one in an early stage. Both patients had no specific nasal symptoms or systemic B symptoms (fever, night sweat, weight loss). As our cases demonstrate, diagnosis of B cell lymphoma is often delayed in many cases because B-cell lymphoma does not show any specific symptoms. Thus, careful physical examination and biopsy under suspicion of malignancy are important for early diagnosis of nasal lymphoma.

Keyword

Nasal lymphoma; B-cell lymphoma; Sinonasal tract

MeSH Terms

Asia
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
B-Lymphocytes
Biopsy
Humans
Korea
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Physical Examination
Sweat