Primary Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of thyroid – A case report.

Abstract

The aim of the article is to present a case of primary malignant lymphoma of thyroid, which is relatively uncommon representing less than 5% of thyroid malignancies. On fine-needle aspiration of thyroid, it was suggestive of lymphocytic thyroiditis and frozen section was not conclusive. On histopathology diagnosis of primary Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) of the thyroid was made, later confirmed by immunohistochemistry. Although primary NHL of thyroid is not prevalent, it is highly curable with chemotherapy in combination with radiotherapy and without extensive surgery. So, early diagnosis is essential for proper treatment.