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

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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.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany

    Frank Unglaub, Bernd Loos, Maya B. Wolf, Adrian Dragu & Raymund E. Horch

  2. Department of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany

    Kerstin Amann

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

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Unglaub, F., Loos, B., Wolf, M.B. et al. Malignant Natural-Killer cell neoplasm presenting as a mucous cyst on the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129, 1613–1616 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0794-4

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