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Radiotherapy for extranodal classic Hodgkin lymphoma of the maxillary sinus: Case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Mokhtech Meriem,
Mercado Catherine E.,
Lynch James W.,
Mendenhall Nancy P.,
Mendenhall William M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.25346
Subject(s) - medicine , maxillary sinus , radiation therapy , lymphoma , hodgkin lymphoma , radiology , dentistry , pathology
Background Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a malignant neoplasm of the lymphatic system that commonly presents with cervical and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Primary extranodal disease of the head and neck is rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. In this case report, we describe the presentation, treatment, and clinical outcome of a patient who presented with extranodal Hodgkin lymphoma of the maxillary sinus. Methods We report a case of extranodal classic Hodgkin lymphoma of the maxillary sinus treated with 2 cycles of chemotherapy and consolidative radiotherapy (RT). We also reviewed the literature. Results The patient tolerated treatment without complications and has experienced no evidence of recurrence 2 years after treatment. Conclusion This is one of the few reports of extranodal Hodgkin lymphoma of the maxillary sinus. To our knowledge, this report represents the longest follow‐up of any patient with this presentation.