A Case of Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type Involving Anus
Korean Journal of Hematology
; : 192-196, 2005.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-720485
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Involvement of the anus by a malignant lymphoma is rare, but occurs with a high incidence in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients, with most cases having a B-cell phenotype. Although NK/T cell lymphomas; the nasal type, often present with skin or gastrointestinal tract involvement, there has been no reported cases of anal involvement in Korea. Herein, we describe the case of a 23-year-old man who presented with fever, weight loss and a perianal abscess. A biopsy specimen of the anus revealed an extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma of the nasal type. In-situ hybridization for the Epstein-Barr Virus proved positive. Despite the use of combination chemotherapy, the patient died due to the disease 2 months after diagnosis. In patients presenting with a perianal lesion, other involved sites, as well as B symptoms, lymphoma involvement of the anus should be considered, with a biopsy of the anus performed.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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AIDS
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Lymphomas and Multiple Myeloma
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Other Malignant Neoplasms
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Anal Canal
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Phenotype
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Skin
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Biopsy
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B-Lymphocytes
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Weight Loss
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Incidence
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Herpesvirus 4, Human
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Gastrointestinal Tract
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Hematology
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article