Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type (ENKTL) Presenting with Odynophagia

Odynophagia is a common symptom in both otolaryngology and general practice. We report a case that presented with persistent odynophagia, diagnosed initially as inflammatory after examination and investigations including panendoscopy. Due to persistent symptoms despite medical management, further investigations in the form of scans and biopsies were undertaken. Eventually biopsies were reported as NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKTL). We report this unusual case and discuss the literature of extranodal NK/T lymphoma (ENKTL) in head and neck. Clinical awareness of this condition and a high index of suspicion is the key to identifying this insidious but potentially serious disease.