Volume 129, Number 12, 1613-1616, DOI: 10.1007/s00402-008-0794-4

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

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

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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.

Keywords  Mucous cyst - Arthritis - Malignant tumor - Lymphoma - Natural-Killer cell lymphoma

F. Unglaub and B. Loos have contributed equally to this work.

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