Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Benign Submandibular Gland Tumor

Abstract

Follicular lymphoma of the submandibular gland is exceptionally uncommon. Lymphomas within the head and neck region do not have particular clinical behavior and manifestation. Furthermore, frozen section and fine-needle aspiration cytology can only provide a provisional diagnosis. Therefore, surgeons might not be aware and send patients for surgical treatment before determining a final diagnosis. We describe a case of follicular lymphoma in a patient formerly identified as a benign submandibular gland tumor.