Maxillary Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Enshrouded as Osteomyelitis: A Case Report.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
; 23(4): 1022-1025, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Extranodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) afflicting the head and neck region is rare, accounting for only about 5%. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of NHL affecting the oral cavity. Due to its variable clinical presentation and non-pathognomic course, it can be easily misdiagnosed with overlapping characteristics to common oral pathologies. In the present case, the authors report an unusual presentation of DLBCL and highlight the significant diagnostic challenge encountered by the clinician. In our case, osteonecrosis of the maxilla with soft tissue swelling misleads the diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis. However, further, work-up was pursued, and the patient was managed successfully with chemotherapy and is currently disease-free for the past 1 year. An accurate clinico-radiological diagnosis with histopathological confirmation is emphasized to deliver a potentially curative treatment in a timely manner.
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J Maxillofac Oral Surg
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2024
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