Primary Sinonasal Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Masquerading as Chronic Rhinosinusitis: An Issue of Routine Histopathological Examination
Resource
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY v.117 n.5 pp.404-407
Journal
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
Journal Volume
v.117
Journal Issue
n.5
Pages
404-407
Date Issued
2003
Date
2003
Author(s)
WU, CHUAN-SONG
CHAN, KUANG-HAN
HONG, YONG-TSUNG
SHUN, CHIA-TUNG
LIU, CHIA-MING
Abstract
Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) of the sinonasal tract is uncommon. Morphologically and radiographically, sinonasal lymphomas are difficult to distinguish from other malignant neoplasms or nonneoplastic processes. However, there is no general consensus about the need of routine histopathological examination for nasal polyps among otolaryngologists. We present a case of primary sinonasal NHL mimicking chronic rhinosinusitis and debate the issue of routine histopathological examination. We suggest that all tissues removed from the sinonasal tract during surgery must be submitted for histopathological examination. Failure to do so may miss diagnosis and delay appropriate treatment.
Subjects
lymphoma
non-Hodgkins
paranasal sinus diseases
pathology