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

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 th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2009-12, Vol.129 (12), p.1613-1616
Hauptverfasser: Unglaub, Frank, Loos, Bernd, Wolf, Maya B., Dragu, Adrian, Amann, Kerstin, Horch, Raymund E.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0936-8051
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s00402-008-0794-4