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We report a rare case of nasal type natural killer T cell (NK/T cell) lymphoma with severe swelling ofthe upper lip.
A 67-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of swelling of the upper lip. The diagnosis was difficultbecause of extensive tumor necrosis. A definite diagnosis of NK/T cell lymphoma was made on the fourth biopsyof the upper lip.
The tumor responded well to radiation therapy followed by 3 courses of DeVIC (dexamethasone, VP16, ifosfamide, carboplatin) combination chemotherapy. After this therapy, patient has remained free of symptoms andrecurrence.
