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01-12-2009 | Orthopaedic Surgery

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

Authors: Frank Unglaub, Bernd Loos, Maya B. Wolf, Adrian Dragu, Kerstin Amann, Raymund E. Horch

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 12/2009

Abstract

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.

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Title: Malignant Natural-Killer cell neoplasm presenting as a mucous cyst on the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger
Authors: Frank Unglaub
Bernd Loos
Maya B. Wolf
Adrian Dragu
Kerstin Amann
Raymund E. Horch
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0794-4

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