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Lymphoproliferative disorder of nasopharynx after long-standing cyclosporin therapy for psoriatic arthritis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 April 2010

A C Leong ,
J Yong  and
N Salama
A C Leong*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
J Yong
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
N Salama
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Ms AC Leong, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London SE13 6LH, UK. Fax: +44 (0)20 8333 3192 E-mail: ackleong@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background:

The increased risk of developing lymphoproliferative disorders, mainly linked with Epstein–Barr virus infection, is well documented in patients with cyclosporin-induced immunosuppression following organ transplantation. Lymphoproliferative disease is extremely rare in the non-transplant setting.

Methods:

We present the first published case of non-Epstein–Barr virus associated lymphoproliferative disease in a patient receiving long-standing cyclosporin therapy for psoriatic arthritis, which presented as a recurrent nasopharyngeal mass.

Results:

Histological examination showed lymphoid hyperplasia in repeated biopsies. Macroscopic clearance was persistently followed by aggressive recurrence. Spontaneous regression occurred upon cyclosporin withdrawal.

Conclusion:

This rare complication of cyclosporin therapy in non-transplant patients is highlighted from an otolaryngological perspective, as the sole presentation may be a recurrent nasopharyngeal mass. Repeated biopsies showing lymphoid hyperplasia, together with aggressive recurrence, should prompt immediate drug withdrawal to reduce immunosuppression and promote spontaneous regression.

Keywords

Lymphoproliferative DisorderNasopharynxPsoriasisCyclosporin

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Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 10 , October 2010 , pp. 1120 - 1122
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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