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Non-Hodgkins lymphoma of the faucial tonsil

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Non-Hodgkins lymphoma of faucial tonsil usually presents with symptoms of mechanical interference and obstruction with unilateral tonsillar enlargement which can be mistaken as peritonsillar abscess. Cervical lymphadenitis is a common feature. Present case showed involvement of superior laryngeal nerve which is a rare feature. Diagnosis is made on clinical, heamatological and histological findings. Radiotherapy (Co 60) is the treatment of choice.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, R. N. T. Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, 313 001, Udaipur, Rajasthan

    D. D. Hemani (Reader), V. P. Goyal (Lecturer) & S. K. Maheshwari (Registrar)

  2. Department of Pathology, R. N. T. Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, 313 001, Udaipur, Rajasthan

    A. Patni (Senior Demonstrator)

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Hemani, D.D., Goyal, V.P., Maheshwari, S.K. et al. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma of the faucial tonsil. Indian J Otolaryngol 37, 159–160 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02993233

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