Case Report
EBV+T Lymphocyte Proliferative Disease was Diagnosed after Tonsillectomy in Children
1Department of Rhinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
2Department of Information Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
Received Date: November 28, 2024; Published Date: December 04, 2024
Abstract
Objective: To explore the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of children with EBV-related T cell lymphoproliferative diseases.
Methods: We report a case of a child diagnosed with EBV+ T cell lymphoproliferative disease after tonsillectomy and review relevant literature.
Results: The child presented with tonsillar hypertrophy, which led to sleep apnea. Pathological examination revealed T cell tissue proliferation accompanied by EBV infection, suggestive of EBV-related T cell lymphoproliferative disease (Grade I or Grade II).
Conclusion: EBV-related T cell lymphoproliferative disease in children is a life-threatening condition characterized by high fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy. There is currently no consensus on the treatment of this disease, but antiviral, corticosteroid, and chemotherapy methods can effectively control symptoms.
Keywords: Tonsillectomy; EBV+ T cell lymphoproliferative disease
