Sinonasal lymphoma: a case report.

نویسندگان

  • M Panduranga Kamath
  • Gurudath Kamath
  • Kiran Bhojwani
  • Mukhta Pai
  • Ahamed Shameem
  • Salil Agarwal
چکیده

Sinonasal lymphomas are uncommon malignancies. They are difficult to differentiate from carcinomas, and immunohistochemistry is needed to make the diagnosis. We describe an unusual case of a T cell lymphoma that involved only the paranasal sinuses in a middle-aged man. The patient presented with a complete loss of vision in one eye and lateral rectus muscle palsy, but no nasal symptoms.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Ear, nose, & throat journal

دوره 85 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006