Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, (ENKTL) nasal type: A Diagnostic Enigma
Keywords:
Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKTL), Nasal biopsy, endoscopic sinus surgeryAbstract
Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKTL) is a rare lymphoid neoplasm, with an aggressive, rapid progression. The primary presentation may be non-specific with delay in the early diagnosis and treatment. Our patient; 28 years old gentleman with unilateral nasal obstruction, nasal discharge and swelling over the face with a prior history of SARS-CoV-2 infection had a swiftly deteriorating clinical presentation. Despite repeated multiple biopsies, the extensive tissue necrosis in histopathological specimens made the diagnosis difficult. A high index of suspicion is essential with clinicopathological correlation to make appropriate diagnosis enabling early initiation of treatment.
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