Early diagnosis of extranodal NK/T lymphoma presenting with oral ulcer and lip swelling by metagenomics next-generation sequencing: a case report

Key Points

• This research aims to highlight the challenges of diagnosing extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma presenting with oral symptoms.
• Case report of a patient with oral ulcer and lip swelling
• Utilization of metagenomics next-generation sequencing
• Detection of Epstein-Barr virus in oral lesions
• Rapid detection of Epstein-Barr virus using mNGS
• Improved diagnostic speed and accuracy for oral lesions
• Reduction of overall diagnostic delays leading to better patient outcomes