Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the mandible
2010
Primary Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Mandible: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Dinakar J, Priya Lakshmi Reddy, Samyukta
Primary Institution: Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital
Conclusion
The case highlights the diagnostic challenges of primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in the mandible, which is often mistaken for dental infections.
Supporting Evidence
- Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma accounts for only 0.6% of isolated malignant lymphomas in the mandible.
- The diagnosis of lymphoma in the jaw is often delayed due to its resemblance to dental infections.
- Histopathology showed sheets of atypical lymphoid cells infiltrating the bone.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who had a lump in his jaw that looked like a dental problem, but it turned out to be a rare type of cancer called lymphoma.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made through clinical examination, biopsy, and immunohistochemistry.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 54-year-old male.
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