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A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-related plasmacytoma involving maxillary sinus mucosa.

Julie D GibbsMarino E LeonKenia LiuJohnny NguyenLing Zhang
Published in: Clinical case reports (2017)
Extramedullary plasmacytomas, Epstein-Bar virus (EBV) associated, are rarely encountered and usually have a fairly good clinical outcome. EBV+ plasmacytoma may cause a diagnostic dilemma as it phenotypically resembles an aggressive plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL). Herein, we report a unique case with maxillary EBV+ plasmacytoma from a 76-year-old immunocompetent individual.
Keyphrases
  • epstein barr virus
  • diffuse large b cell lymphoma
  • rare case
  • cone beam computed tomography