# Concurrent squamous cell carcinoma and non-hodgkin lymphoma: a rare case report and multidisciplinary approach

## TL;DR

A rare case of a patient with both squamous cell carcinoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma is reported, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and multidisciplinary treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a rare concurrent case of SCC and NHL, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive follow-up and treatment planning.

## Key findings

- The patient had both SCC and NHL, confirmed through biopsy and imaging.
- Multidisciplinary treatment included surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
- The case highlights the need for vigilant follow-up in SCC patients.

## Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a skin malignancy typically treated with surgical resection. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a group of lymphoid tissue malignancies treated with various strategies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

A 64-year-old male with prior SCC presented with a new scalp lesion. Examination revealed an elevated, irregular, non-tender lesion with mild yellow discoloration. Imaging showed a scalp lesion, cervical lymphadenopathies, and a well-defined mass. Ultrasonography uncovered lymph node involvement and splenomegaly. Fine needle aspiration, biopsy, and immune stains of the lymph node confirmed NHL. Wide local excision of the scalp lesion, reconstruction, and lymph node biopsies were performed, confirming SCC and NHL. The patient received radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

This unique rare case emphasizes the complex interplay of SCC and NHL, necessitating vigilant SCC patient follow-up.