Challenges in the Diagnosis of Extranodal Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
of the Base of Tongue: A Rare Case Report

Dika Wisnu Prabawa, and Renny A Rena*

Abstract

Introduction: Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHLs) of the oral cavity, especially in the tongue, are extremely rare and account for 1% of all malignant tumors of the oral cavity, accounting for 7% of all primary Waldeyer’s ring NHLs. Clinical features are non-specific ulcerative lesions that do not heal, making its diagnosis challenging. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy was helpful in the early diagnosis of the intraoral NHL involving a cervical lymph node. Case Report: we present a rare case of extranodal NHL of the base of tongue in a 55-year-old female who presented with a mass in the base of the tongue with cervical lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis was confirmed as primary NHL diffuse large B cell type by histopathological and immunohistochemistry results. Conclusion: A careful clinical evaluation supported by histopathological and radiologic investigations will help identify the disease early, resulting in a better prognosis.

Keywords

non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; tongue; diffuse large B cell lymphoma

Cite This Article

Prabawa, D. W., Rena, R. A. (2023). Challenges in the Diagnosis of Extranodal Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Base of Tongue: A Rare Case Report. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 4| Issue 5: Sep-Oct 2023, Pages 744-747, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Volume4-Issue5-Sep-Oct-No.501-744-747.pdf

Volume 4 | Issue 5: Sep-Oct 2023