Otic limphoma manifested as facial paralysis

Authors

  • Elena Sánchez-Legaza FEA de ORL, FEA de HEMATOLOGÍA Hospital de Punta Europa, Cádiz, Espanha
  • Maria Paz Garrastazul Sánchez FEA de ORL, FEA de HEMATOLOGÍA Hospital de Punta Europa, Cádiz, Espanha
  • Wasim Elhendi FEA de ORL, FEA de HEMATOLOGÍA Hospital de Punta Europa, Cádiz, Espanha
  • Irene Vazquez Muñoz FEA de ORL, FEA de HEMATOLOGÍA Hospital de Punta Europa, Cádiz, Espanha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.81

Keywords:

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ear, HIV

Abstract

Temporal bone lymphomas are usually localized metastasis. Its symptoms are undefined or atypical, and they are not related to any general symptoms. They are unusual although its prevalence increases in chronic immunodeficiency, they have a high-grade histology, although they respond well to treatment with chemotherapy.

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How to Cite

Sánchez-Legaza, E., Sánchez, M. P. G., Elhendi, W., & Muñoz, I. V. (2012). Otic limphoma manifested as facial paralysis. Portuguese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 50(4), 361–363. https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.81

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Section

Case Report