LONG-TERM CURE OF A MALIGNANT-LYMPHOMA OF THE PLEURAL CAVITY TREATED BY IRRADIATION

Authors
SUMI M SATOH H OHTSUKA M HASEGAWA S FUJIWARA M KAMMA H
Citation
M. Sumi et al., LONG-TERM CURE OF A MALIGNANT-LYMPHOMA OF THE PLEURAL CAVITY TREATED BY IRRADIATION, Oncology Reports, 5(6), 1998, pp. 1439-1440
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
Oncology Reports → ACNP
ISSN journal
1021335X
Volume
5
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1439 - 1440
Database
ISI
SICI code
1021-335X(1998)5:6<1439:LCOAMO>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Malignant lymphomas arise in the pleura in association with a long-sta nding chronic tuberculous pyothorax. We report a case of a non-Hodgkin 's lymphoma of the pleural cavity, inoperable because of local invasio n into thoracic wall, who has survived more than 6 years without recur rence. This patient represents the longest reported survival after rad iation therapy alone. Radiotherapy holds an important role in the trea tment of locally advanced lymphoma of the pleural cavity.