Lymphoblastic lymphoma

Authors
Thomas, DA Kantarjian, HM
Citation
Da. Thomas et Hm. Kantarjian, Lymphoblastic lymphoma, HEMAT ONCOL, 15(1), 2001, pp. 51
Citations number
224
Categorie Soggetti
Hematology,"Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898588 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8588(200102)15:1<51:LL>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Recent advances in the unique clinicopathologic entity of lymphoblastic lym phoma (and its variants) are discussed in this article, which details the n atural history, molecular biology, prognosis, and outcome with various chem otherapy regimens. Improved outcome with the newer intensive chemotherapy r egimens and the role of modalities such as autologous intensification, allo geneic bone marrow transplant, and radiotherapy are discussed.