Primary Maxillary Sinus Plasmablastic Lymphoma in HIV/AIDS

J Assoc Physicians India. 2016 May;64(5):71-72.

Abstract

Classically, the HIV/AIDS-related lymphomas are of the B cell type and involve the central nervous system and the abdominal cavity. Primary maxillary sinus lymphoma is rare. Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkinvs lymphoma, and is extremely rare. Here we present a case of plasmablastic lymphoma with primary site being maxillary sinus, a rare location.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Doxorubicin
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / pathology
  • HIV-1
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, AIDS-Related / complications
  • Lymphoma, AIDS-Related / drug therapy
  • Lymphoma, AIDS-Related / pathology*
  • Male
  • Mandible / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / virology
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Plasmablastic Lymphoma / complications
  • Plasmablastic Lymphoma / drug therapy
  • Plasmablastic Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Prednisone
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vincristine

Substances

  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • CHOP protocol