| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9340295 | Oral Oncology Extra | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A case of the plasmablastic lymphoma of oral mucosa type is described. A 60-year-old white man presented an ulcerated and bleeding swelling in the upper lip. The right hard and soft palate showed a swelling covered by a yellowish membrane. Microscopical examination showed a monotonous diffuse lymphoid proliferation of large cells with plasmablastic differentiation. The cells were immunopositive for VS38c. A PCR demonstrated IgH with monoclonal pattern and EBV DNA. The lesions resolved after treatment with local radiotherapy and systemic chemotherapy. The patient remains free of the disease after twenty-three months of treatment.
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Authors
Eliza Carla Barroso Duarte, João Batista da Silveira-Júnior, Ricardo Santiago Gomez, Roberto Antônio Pinto Paes, Júlio César Tanos de Lacerda, Ricardo Alves Mesquita,