A case report of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma in patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia often results in secondary tumors, the most common being large B cell lymphoma known as Richter syndrome, followed by extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (nasal type) is extremely rare.

Patient concerns

A chronic lymphocytic leukemia patient presented with nasal congestion.

Diagnoses

Nasal endoscopy identified a left nasal mass, and the pathology suggested extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (nasal type).

Interventions

The patient received a course of chemotherapy.

Outcomes

Pneumonia and coagulopathy occurred after chemotherapy, and the patient died shortly thereafter.

Lessons

It is essential to recognize the transformation of disease earlier in chronic lymphoblastic leukemia patient.

SUBMITTER: Ge H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6078727 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature