2010
DOI: 10.1007/s12105-010-0168-4
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Plasmablastic Lymphoma Involving the Parotid Gland

Abstract: Plasmablastic lymphoma is a rare form of nonHodgkin lymphoma. It is strongly associated with HIV infection, although it has been recognized in immunocompetent patients. Plasmablastic lymphoma has a predilection for the oral cavity. Its occurrence in the parotid gland has not been previously described. We report a case of an HIV positive man who developed a rapidly enlarging parotid mass. A core biopsy of the parotid mass was evaluated by routine microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization. The … Show more

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“…To our knowledge, there are few previous case reports [4, 7-10] describing cytological findings of a neoplasm with some similarities to the current case study; however, the current case study is unique and may be the first case report being negative for HIV and EBV and positive for HHV-8 and presented by parotid swelling as an initial presentation.…”
Section: Discussion/conculsionmentioning
confidence: 52%
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“…To our knowledge, there are few previous case reports [4, 7-10] describing cytological findings of a neoplasm with some similarities to the current case study; however, the current case study is unique and may be the first case report being negative for HIV and EBV and positive for HHV-8 and presented by parotid swelling as an initial presentation.…”
Section: Discussion/conculsionmentioning
confidence: 52%
“…In addition to previously mentioned lymphomas, PBL should be included in the differential diagnosis of any high-grade malignant neoplasm with plasmablastic morphology. In our case involving the parotid gland, PBL should be differentiated from poorly differentiated salivary gland carcinoma, metastatic malignant melanoma, or a plasmacytoid variant of a myoepithelial neoplasm [7].…”
Section: Discussion/conculsionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some cases of MALT lymphoma can present prominent plasma cell differentiation, and less commonly, monoclonal gammopathy. The differential diagnosis of these cases from other NHLs with plasmacytic differentiation or plasma cell neoplasms is very difficult [15,16]. Our case differentiate from small lymphocytic lymphoma (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) by negative CD5 and CD23, and differentiate from lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma by without involvement of bone marrow.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 76%
“…This pattern of slow then rapid growth has been noted in cases of plasmablastic lymphoma as well, adding to the complexity of distinguishing these 2 closely presenting entities [ 31 , 32 , 42 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%