Primary lymphoma of the liver: A case report and review

The case of a previously healthy man who developed primary non-Hodgkin's ly mphoma of the liver is presented. Biopsy confirmed that the tumour was of t he diffuse large cell type and was of apparent T-cell origin. The diagnosis of these rare tumours is suggested by the presence of a hepatic mass witho ut lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly or bone marrow involvement, as well as nor mal carcinoembryonic antigen and alpha-fetoprotein levels. However, histolo gical examination of tissue is essential to confirm the diagnosis. The resp onse to treatment varies, but surgical resection and/or chemotherapy can re sult in prolonged remissions. The literature on this topic is briefly revie wed.