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ArticleSpecial care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry

Intraosseous Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Mimicking a Periapical Lesion.

Laryssa Thainá Mello Queiroz Cunha, Joab Cabral Ramos, Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino, Silvia Maria Paparotto Lopes, Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Pablo Agustin Vargas, Márcio Ajudarte Lopes

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Article in Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Laryssa Thainá Mello Queiroz CunhaDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Stomatology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1357-4129
Joab Cabral RamosDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Stomatology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7640-0719
Isabel Schausltz Pereira FaustinoDepartment of Stomatology, Public Health and Legal Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7542-476X
Silvia Maria Paparotto LopesPrivate Dental Practice, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2711-3147
Alan Roger Santos-SilvaDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Stomatology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2040-6617
Pablo Agustin VargasDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Stomatology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1840-4911
Márcio Ajudarte LopesDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Stomatology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.

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the Higher Education Personnel Improvement Coordination (CAPES), Ministry of Education 88887.962729/2024-00
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPeriapical radiolucent lesions are commonly of endodontic origin; however, some persistent cases may indicate non-endodontic pathologies, including malignancies. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most prevalent subtype of lymphoma affecting the oral and maxillofacial region, yet its primary occurrence in the jaws is rare. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges in differentiating endodontic lesions from periapical lymphomas and includes a literature review of documented cases. CASE REPORT: A 44-year-old male presented with a persistent periapical lesion in the anterior maxilla, unresponsive to endodontic and periodontal treatments. Clinical examination revealed facial asymmetry, gingival edema, palatal swelling, and dental mobility. Imaging showed an ill-defined hypodense lesion extending beyond the periapical region. Fine needle aspiration and incisional biopsy confirmed DLBCL through histopathology and immunohistochemistry. The patient underwent six cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy.

resultsAfter treatment, intraoral examination revealed mucosal integrity, absence of swelling, and stabilization of dental mobility. Cone-beam computed tomography demonstrated bone regeneration, and PET/CT imaging confirmed complete remission.

conclusionThis case underscores the importance of considering malignancies in the differential diagnosis of persistent periapical lesions. Accurate clinicoradiographic assessment, histopathological confirmation, and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for timely diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseMaxillary NeoplasmsPeriapical DiseasesAdultCone-Beam Computed TomographyDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansMaleendodontic diagnosislymphomanon‐endodontic pathologyperiapical lesion

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PMID41891152
PMCPMC13022747

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