B-Cell Lymphoma of Mandible: A Unique Case Report with Diagnostic Perplexity

Int J Appl Basic Med Res. 2023 Apr-Jun;13(2):124-128. doi: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_39_23. Epub 2023 Jul 17.

Abstract

Lymphoma in the jaw bone is a rare malignant neoplasm with heterogeneous nature diagnosis of which requires utmost knowledge of cellular morphology and tissue architecture. The lineage of the neoplastic lymphocytes, whether it is B- or T-cell or mixed in nature, is designated by cluster of differentiation numbers. Broad classification of malignant lymphoma includes Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which have various subtypes. An unusual case of a B-cell lymphoma in the mandible in a middle-aged male patient is presented herewith clinicopathological and immunohistochemical features.

Keywords: B-cell lymphoma; cluster of differentiation 20; mandible.

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  • Case Reports