NON-HODGKINS-LYMPHOMA PRESENTING AS THYROID AND ADRENAL-GLAND INVOLVEMENT

We report an unusual case of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma involving both the thyroid and adrenal glands. Malignant infiltration of the glands by B -ceII immunoblastic type lymphoma were demonstrated by cytologic findi ngs in needle biopsy. Staging studies showed minor nodal involvement. The patient was treated with combination chemotherapy. Simultaneous in volvement of the thyroid and adrenal glands with non-Hodgkin's lymphom a is very rare. In this report, while presenting this rare coexistance , we also want to emphasize that fine-needle aspiration biopsy was use ful in the diagnosis.