[A case of nasal NK/T cell lymphoma in Africa].

Authors :: Kouassi YM
Vroh BT
Amelin IH
Buraïma F
N'Gattia KV
Kouassi JE
Tanon-anoh MJ
Kouassi B
Portmann D
Source :: Revue de laryngologie - otologie - rhinologie [Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord)] 2011; Vol. 132 (4-5), pp. 255-7.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Introduction: Nasal NK/T cell lymphoma is an aggressive, locally destructive and necrotizing lesions. It is exceptional rare in Africa.<br />Case Report: We report a 73 year-old patient's case presenting a nasal obstruction with a chronic purulent nasal discharge. The physical examination showed a chronic nasal lesion involving the nose and infiltrating the pyramid. The histopathological examination performed in a french laboratory diagnosed a nasal T cell lymphoma. Chemotherapy was initiated; radiotherapy being unavailable.<br />Conclusion: The difficulties in management of nasal NK/T lymphoma cases are due to diagnostic difficulties and therapeutic problems related to the absence of radiotherapy in our work environment.