Hosein Rahimi

Department of Hematology-Oncology, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma with Destruction of the Uvulae: A Case Report

Introduction: Extranodal Natural Killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma (NKTCL) nasal type is a rare but well-known disease with poor prognosis. NKTCL is more prevalent in Asia and comprises about 7-10% of all non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases in this region. The characteristic clinical pattern of NKTCL is the destruction of the midline structures of the mid-face. Case Report: The present study examines a case o...

[ 2 ] - Interaction of perforin and granzyme B and HTLV-1 viral factors is associated with ATL development

Objective(s): Human T cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is associated with adult T cell leukaemia (ATL), a malignant lymphoproliferative disease that infects CD4 T cells. It is not clear why the majority of HTLV-1-infected individuals remain asymptomatic carries (ACs) and a minority develop ATL. Cellular immune response has a critical role in ATL and destroys malign...