Case Report

Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor

Volume: 7 Number: 1 May 13, 2024
  • Sana Ahuja
  • Shaivy Malik
  • Charanjeet Ahluwalia
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Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor

Abstract

Primary follicular lymphoma (PFL) is an uncommon subset of non-Hodgkin lymphoma known for its indolent nature, predominantly affecting lymph nodes. This report presents a rare case of PFL manifesting in the parotid gland, posing challenges in diagnosis and management. A 74-year-old female with pre-auricular swelling underwent diagnostic procedures, including contrast-enhanced computed tomography and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), leading to an initial suspicion of pleomorphic adenoma. Subsequent core needle biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of PFL, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches in unusual presentations. Notably, the patient’s favorable response to chemotherapy aligns with the typical indolent behavior of follicular lymphomas, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis for tailored therapeutic interventions. This case underscores the significance of considering lymphoid malignancies in the differential diagnosis of parotid gland masses and contributes valuable insights into the diagnostic and management complexities of PFL in extranodal sites. Clinicians should remain vigilant to such atypical presentations, recognizing the importance of a multimodal diagnostic approach and personalized treatment strategies.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Otorhinolaryngology

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Charanjeet Ahluwalia This is me
0000-0002-1215-0327
India

Publication Date

May 13, 2024

Submission Date

February 20, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 2, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2024.24120

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA66SX65TB

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APA
Ahuja, S., Malik, S., & Ahluwalia, C. (2024). Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 7(1), 38-41. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2024.24120
AMA
1.Ahuja S, Malik S, Ahluwalia C. Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2024;7(1):38-41. doi:10.5152/ejra.2024.24120
Chicago
Ahuja, Sana, Shaivy Malik, and Charanjeet Ahluwalia. 2024. “Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 7 (1): 38-41. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2024.24120.
EndNote
Ahuja S, Malik S, Ahluwalia C (May 1, 2024) Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 7 1 38–41.
IEEE
[1]S. Ahuja, S. Malik, and C. Ahluwalia, “Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor”, Eur J Rhinol Allergy, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 38–41, May 2024, doi: 10.5152/ejra.2024.24120.
ISNAD
Ahuja, Sana - Malik, Shaivy - Ahluwalia, Charanjeet. “Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 7/1 (May 1, 2024): 38-41. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2024.24120.
JAMA
1.Ahuja S, Malik S, Ahluwalia C. Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2024;7:38–41.
MLA
Ahuja, Sana, et al. “Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, vol. 7, no. 1, May 2024, pp. 38-41, doi:10.5152/ejra.2024.24120.
Vancouver
1.Sana Ahuja, Shaivy Malik, Charanjeet Ahluwalia. Beyond the Masquerade: Primary Follicular Lymphoma Mimicking a Parotid Gland Tumor. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2024 May 1;7(1):38-41. doi:10.5152/ejra.2024.24120

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