Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma of Larynx
Sharma, V.; Gupta, S.; Patel, M.; Dora, T.; Sancheti, S.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 66(5): 91-93
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 30477070 Document Number: 697392
Extranodal lymphomas of the larynx are very rare, accounting for less than 1% of laryngeal tumours. This study aims to report a case of diffuse large B cell lymphoma of the larynx treated at a newly commissioned cancer centre in semi-urban part of northern India. The case record of a patient of diffuse large B cell lymphoma of larynx was retrospectively reviewed. Presenting complaints, examination findings, investigations, treatment and outcome of this patient are presented. Primary lymphoma of larynx is rare. The diagnosis of this disease is difficult. Combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy is an effective strategy for treatment.