Primary hepatic lymphoma: a review

Primary lymphoma of the Liver is extremely rare, and is more common among i mmunocompromised patients. It typically occurs during the fifth decade of l ife and has a male predominance. Abdominal pain, weight loss, and fever are the normal symptoms. Liver function tests are usually upset. Ultrasonograp hy, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging can help in the dia gnosis, which can be confirmed only by histological examination of a liver biopsy specimen. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy all of which give good results. Surgical resection when feasible is benefi cial.