Abstract
We describe a malignant lymphoma of the parotid gland arising in a patient with Sjögren's syndrome. Diagnosis was established on needle biopsy which showed a mixed population of lymphoid cells. Immunohistochemistry revealed B-lymphoid cells, T-lymphoid cells and histiocytes. Clonal immunoglobulin heavy chain gene rearrangement was demonstrated using the polymerase chain reaction. Within the confines of the small biopsy, the lesion qualifies for the designation T-cell-rich histiocyte-rich B-cell lymphoma. The value of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of malignant lymphoma on limited tissue samples is highlighted by this case.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 811-813 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Laryngology and Otology |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1996 |