Plasmablastic lymphoma mimicking orbital cellulitis
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Orbital plasmablastic lymphoma
Plasmablastic lymphoma is an unusual and aggressive form of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which arises more commonly within the oronasal mucosa. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis for rapidly growing periorbital lesions, particularly in the context of HIV positivity.
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عنوان ژورنال: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1865-1550,1865-1569
DOI: 10.1007/s10006-008-0117-5