Unusual presentation of an Epstein barr virus-negative extranodal natural killer/T cell lymphoma: A diagnostic dilemma

International Journal of Molecular and Immuno Oncology(2021)

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Extra-nodal Natural killer/T cell lymphoma (ENKTL) is a well-defined and highly aggressive form of NonHodgkin’s lymphoma with a scarcity of cases reported in literature. The most common primary site of involvement is the nasal cavity followed by skin and the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Cutaneous involvement is a rarity. More than 95% of cases are usually in association with Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection. EBV negative ENKTL can be similar in clinical, pathological, and prognostic characteristics with EBV positive ENKTL. This malignancy is usually characterized by its poor prognosis irrespective of clinical stage and therapy. We describe here, a 58-year-old man presenting with multiple nodular lesions over legs and trunk, had an ileal perforation later, and was diagnosed as ENKTL on the ileal biopsy specimen. This case is being reported in view of the fulminant clinical course of the disease, simultaneous involvement of the GIT and skin without nasal or midline involvement, the usefulness of immunohistochemistry in arriving at a diagnosis, and EBV negativity which is quite rare in the Asian population.
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cell lymphoma,epstein,natural killer/t,virus-negative
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