Malignant natural-killer cell neoplasm presenting as a mucous cyst on the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger

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Contributors

  • Frank Unglaub - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Bernd Loos - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Maya B. Wolf - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Adrian Dragu - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Kerstin Amann - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Raymund E. Horch - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)

Abstract

This case report describes a very rare and highly malignant type of lymphoma, which presents as a mucous cyst on the finger. The cyst was excised and the specimen pathohistologically analyzed. The analysis revealed the presence of a Natural-Killer cell neoplasm. This case illustrates and stresses the importance of a pathohistological examination when doubts arise about the initial diagnosis of a benign tumorous lesion.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1613-1616
Number of pages4
JournalArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Volume129
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2009
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 19084980
ORCID /0000-0003-4633-2695/work/145698713

Keywords

Keywords

  • Arthritis, Lymphoma, Malignant tumor, Mucous cyst, Natural-Killer cell lymphoma