School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland.
Aust Dent J. 2013 Jun;58(2):250-5. doi: 10.1111/adj.12056. Epub 2013 May 5.
Lymphoma is a malignant neoplasm of component cells of the lymphoid system which is very rare in the jaws. Here we report a case of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma located in the periapical region of a mandibular molar which was misdiagnosed as chronic periapical periodontitis. The present case was diagnosed at an early stage and effectively managed by chemotherapy. Although lymphoma of the mandible is rare, it must be considered in the differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions in this region. Lack of knowledge of this rare presentation may lead to delays in diagnosis and poor prognosis.
淋巴瘤是淋巴系统成分细胞的恶性肿瘤，在颌骨中非常罕见。本文报告一例原发于下颌磨牙根尖区的弥漫性大 B 细胞淋巴瘤，误诊为慢性根尖周炎。本例早期诊断，经化疗有效治疗。尽管下颌骨淋巴瘤罕见，但在该部位的透亮病变鉴别诊断中必须考虑到。对这种罕见表现缺乏认识可能导致诊断延迟和预后不良。
