Lymphoproliferative disorders of the head and neck.

摘要: Lymphoproliferative disorders are the frequent cause of indeterminate processes in head and neck region for which otolaryngologists often consulted by colleagues seeking a diagnosis. Because wide spectrum diseases may be represented, tissue diagnosis is required. Recent advances immunotyping DNA probes permit more precise identification classification these disorders. subdivided into five categories: Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, histiocytosis X, benign reactive lymphoproliferative disorders, plasma cell neoplasms. Representative cases presented, along with brief discussion each category.