Non Hodgkin's lymphoma - a grostesque presentation

ABSTRACT

Non Hodgkin's lymphomas are heterogonous group of malignancies of lymphoid system, 40% arising from extra nodal sites. Peculiar features include waxing and waning painless lymphadenopathy, swelling of extranodal, endoretiular organs and intraoral swellings. Majority of them are predominantly of B cell lineage. Thorough clinical, biochemical, histopathological, radiological and immunohistochemical evaluation aids in accurate diagnosis and management. A case of terminal stage Non Hodgkin's Large B cell Lymphoma in a 60yr old female patient involving extranodal sites is reported and discussed