An Unusual Massive Swelling of Neck Mimicking Parotid Tumor - A Case Report

Lymphomas are the second most common malignancies affecting the head and neck region. Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the most frequent lymphomas in the Western world. The Hodgkin’s lymphoma is primarily malignancy of peripheral lymph node however it can involve liver, lung and bone marrow also. The lymphadenoppathy is preceded by constitutional symptoms also known as “B-symptoms” like fever, night sweats, unexplained pain and weight loss in 40% cases. Detection of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is usually incidental in nature. They can be found while evaluation of patient by imaging procedures performed for assessment of other conditions and sometimes by patient itself. However they can be also be detected while evaluating patients for nonspecific symptoms like fever, fatigue, unexplained pain and weight loss. Here we are reporting a case of massive Hodgkin’s lymphoma without any paraneoplastic symptoms.