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Small lymphocytic lymphoma presenting as chronic diffuse lip swelling

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Although rare, small lymphocytic lymphoma can present as chronic lip swelling and papules, thus mimicking the features of orofacial granulomatosis, a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by subepithelial noncaseating granulomas, or papular mucinosis, characterized by localized dermal mucin deposition of mucin. When assessing lip swelling, one must carefully consider the clinical clues and have a low threshold to perform a diagnostic tissue biopsy, preventing delays in treatment or progression of the lymphoma.

Source: Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.5070/d328559249

Authors: Jennifer E Yeh, Mayra E Lorenzo, Cecilia Larocca, David C Fisher, Ruth K Foreman

Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Stanford Medicine, Stanford University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $300