Extranodal Sinonasal Natural Killer/T-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Chronic Sinusitis and Necrotic Wound Infection

Karaman E., Yilmaz M., Alimoglu Y., Edizer D. T., Isildak H., Ozek H.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.20, no.6, pp.2095-2096, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181bec5bb
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2095-2096
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A case of a 43-year-old white woman who was admitted to our clinic with the complaints of chronic sinusitis and wound infection after Caldwell-Luc operation performed for chronic sinusitis is presented. Necrotic lesion then extended to the nasal cavity and skin of the face. The biopsy revealed natural killer/T-cell lymphoma. The patient was treated with chemotherapy; however, the patient died owing to sepsis. Sinonasal lymphoma is a rare disease. It is managed with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The prognosis is poor. A high index of clinical suspicion is required for early diagnosis.