• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.44-50
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• 1996

Small cell carcinoma of the lung is characterized by cells with finely stippled chromatin and scanty cytoplasm as well as a particularly aggressive clinical course and favorable response to the chemotherapy. Recently percutaneous fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy has become both widely established and highly respected for the diagnosis of lung cancer. However metastatic small cell carcinoma of lymph node should be cytologically differentiated from the small round cell tumor of particular sites, especially malignant lymphoma, because small ceil carcinoma of classic oat cell type nay simulate small cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. We report five cases of metastatic small cell carcinoma of in-termediate cell type diagnosed by FNA of the enlarged lymph nodes of the neck and axilla. The cytologic smears contained diffuse small neoplastic cells larger than lymphocytes with dense, pyknotic nuclei and extremely scanty cytoplasm. Apparently viable large tumor cells have vesicular nuclei with granular, sometimes very coarse chromatin. The characteristic cytologic features of small cell carcinoma as compared to malignant lymphoma were as follows.: 1) small cells with dense pyknotic nuclei are evenly distributed in the background of apparently viable larger tumor cells, admixed with mature lymphocytes and phagocytic macrophages. 2) small loose aggregates of cells with nuclear melding are indicative of small cell carcinoma rather than non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. 3) the cytoplasmic and nuclear fragments of tumor necrosis are more dominant in the smears of small cell carcinoma. 4) nuclear membrane and nucleoli are generally indistinct in small cell carcinoma due to condensation of chromatin.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.4889-4895
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• 2012

Background and Aim: The incidence of extra nodal non Hodgkin lymphoma (ENL) is rising throughout the world. However, data regarding ENL as a group is limited. The aim was to study the epidemiological and histomorphological trends of primary ENL (pENL) in India. Material and Methods: The biopsy materials from sixty eight patients with pENL (45 male, 23 female, M:F= 1.9:1), diagnosed over a five year period (2005-2009), were analysed and pathologically reclassified according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, 2008 criteria. Results: Primary extra nodal non Hodgkin lymphomas constituted 22.0% (68/308) of all non Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). The mean age at presentation for pENL and primary nodal NHL was 43 years and 58 years, respectively with a male predilection (M: F=2:1). Central nervous system (CNS) constituted the most common extranodal site (20/68, 29.5%) followed by gastrointestinal tract (17/68, 25%), and nose/nasopharynx (8/68, 11.8%). Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL, not otherwise specified), extranodal marginal lymphoma of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) type, and B cell NHL unclassified (U) were the three most common histological types observed. T-cell phenotype was rarely noted (4%). Follicular lymphomas and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, seen among nodal NHL, were absent at extra nodal sites. Majority (41/68, 60%) of the patients with pENL were immunocompetent and 55% were in stage I-II with favorable prognosis. Conclusion: Central nervous system was the most common site of ENL, followed by gastrointestinal tract. Majority of pENL occurred in immunocompetent hosts with a favorable prognosis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3963-3967
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• 2013

Background: The presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can be identified by immunohistochemistry for detection of EBV latent membrane protein (LMP). The role of EBV as an etiologic agent in the development of non-Hodgkin lymphoma has been supported by detection of high levels of latent membrane protein 1 (LMP-1) expression in tumors. However, no study has been conducted in a Pakistani population up till now to determine the frequency of Epstein-Barr virus positivity. The objective of our study was to determine a value for non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients using EBV LMP-1 immunostaining in our institution. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out at the Department of Histopathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Pakistan from December 2011 to December 2012. It was a cross sectional study. A total of 71 patients who were diagnosed with various subtypes of NHL after histological and EBV LMP-1 immunohistochemical evaluation were studied. Sampling technique was non-probability purposive. Statistical analysis was achieved using SPSS version 17.0. Mean and SD were calculated for quantitative variables like patient age. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for qualitative variables like subgroup of NHL, results outcome of IHC for EBV and gender distribution. Results: Mean age of the patients was $53.6{\pm}16$ years (Mean${\pm}$SD). A total of 50 (70.4%) were male and 21 (29.6%) were female. Some 9 (12.7%) out of 71 cases were positive for EBV-LMP-1 immunostaining, 2 (22.2%) follicular lymphoma cases, 1 (11.1%) case of T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, 4 (44.4%) cases of diffuse large B cell lymphomas, 1 (11.1%) mantle cell lymphoma and 1 (11.1%) angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma case. Conclusion: In our study, frequency of EBV in NHL is 12.7% and is mostly seen in diffuse large B cell lymphoma. This requires further evaluation to find out whether this positivity is due to co-infection or has a role in pathogenesis.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.96-98
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• 2011

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma(NHL) is a malignant tumor that is derived from the lymphatic system. The most common symptoms of NHL are painless lymph node enlargement. However, we should not diagnose NHL by only fragmentary clinical symptom and radiologic finding because of the various lymphoma characters. We have treated a patient with such preoperative findings of Branchial cleft cyst. However, the pathologic diagnosis of the surgical specimen was diffuse large b-cell lymphoma.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.130-134
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• 2016

악성 림프종은 림프 세포와 그들의 전구 세포에 광범위한 증식이 발생하는 종양으로 비호지킨 림프종과 호지킨 림프종으로 크게 나뉠 수 있다. 미만성 큰 B세포 림프종은 비호지킨 림프종에 속하는 림프종으로 구강악안면 영역에서 극히 적은 빈도로 발생한다. 또한 이는 비특이적 증상, 예를 들면 안면부 부종, 통증, 발열 및 체중 감소 등을 가지며 따라서 구강악안면 부위의 다른 염증성 및 감염성 질환과 감별 진단이 매우 중요하다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.125-129
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• 2022

Most malignant lymphomas of the head and neck region are non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL), and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common subtype. The prevalence of malignant lymphoma among parotid tumors is low, approximately 1% to 4%. The most common symptom of parotid lymphoma is a unilateral, non-tender, firm mass that slowly grows in size over time. As its clinical manifestations are nonspecific, a comprehensive assessment is required for an accurate diagnosis. The initial work-up includes imaging tools, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. However, NHL of the parotid gland is difficult to distinguish from other types of benign tumors prior to biopsy; histopathological evaluation and subsequent immunohistochemical staining are needed for the final diagnosis. Once a definitive diagnosis is established, patients should be referred to an oncologist for staging. Treatment is mainly based on systemic chemotherapy, whereas radiotherapy is indicated for certain cases. Here, we report the case of a 53-year-old man who presented with a progressively enlarging mass in the right parotid area, which was later diagnosed as malignant lymphoma of the parotid gland after superficial parotidectomy.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2014

유방의 일차성 비호지킨림프종은 드문 종양으로 유방촬영술과 초음파에서 다양한 영상소견을 보인다. 하지만 자기공명영상소견은 여러개의 증례로만 보고되어 있고, 자기공명분광법과 확산강조영상에 대한 보고는 거의 없다. 저자들은 유방의 일차성 비호지킨림프종을 진단받은 두명의 여자환자의 증례를 기본 자기공명영상에 더하여 자기공명 분광법 및 확산강조 영상소견과 함께 보고하고자 한다. 종양은 유방촬영술과 초음파에서 경계가 좋은 종괴로 나타났으며, 조영증강자기공명영상에서 강한 조영증강을 보였다. 또한 다른 악성종양에서 나타나는 것과 같이 확산강조영상에서는 확산제한을 보이고, 자기공명분광법에서는 콜린값이 증가하는 소견을 보였다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.79-83
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• 2012

Burkitt 림프종은 B림프구 기원의 악성종양으로 비호지킨 림프종(non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)의 한 종류이다. Burkitt 림프종은 임상적으로 아프리카에서 나타나는 지역형(endemic), 세계 각지에서 발생하는 산발형(sporadic), 면역결핍상태와 관련되어 나타나는 형태로 나눌 수 있다. 과거에는 그 예후가 매우 불량했으나, 최근에는 집중적인 화학요법으로 인한 치료 성공률이 50-80%에 달한다. 많은 경우 악골을 포함하고 있으며 임상증상으로는 심하게 흔들리는 치아, 치아의 변위 그리고 치은의 발적 및 부종 등이 있다. 본 증례는 진행속도가 상당히 빠른 Burkitt 림프종에 이환된 환아에 대한 내용이다. 악골에 생긴 병소로 내원하였으며, 치과에서 처음 진단하였고 신속하고 적절한 치료를 통해 양호한 결과를 얻었다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.255-260
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• 1990

1985년 4월부터 1989년 9월까지 경북대학교병원 치료방사선과에서 두경부 악성 임파종으로 진단되어 복합화학요법 및 방사선 병용치료를 받은 26명을 대상으로 치료성적을 분석하였다. 완전관해율은 $88{\%}$, 부분관해율은 $12{\%}$였고 관해율에 영향을 미치는 예후인자는 없었다. 3년 생존율 및 3년무병생존율은 각각 $62.4{\%}$및 $65.2{\%}$였다. 생존율이 높았던 군은 편측성 임파절침범(p<0.05), 방사선량 5000 cGy 이상 (p<0.01), 화학요법 6회 이상 (p=0.06)등이었다. 26예 중 8예 (부분관해 3예 포함)에서 재발을 했으며 재발 양상은 국소재발 1예, 원격 전이 1예, 인접조직에 재발 1예, 국소 재발 및 원격전이 2예 등이었다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.260-264
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• 2002

저자들은 비호즈킨 림프종 환자에서 bleomycin, doxorubicin, prednisolone, cyclophosphamide의 복합 항암화학요법을 시행하던 중, bleomycin 축적 용량 90단위에서 중증의 폐독성이 빠르게 진행하는 급성호흡부전의 형태로 발생하여 기계호흡 등의 보존적 치료 후 폐 섬유화 소견을 남기고 회복하는 증례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.