Primary lymphoma of the bladder: a report of three cases

Citation
Re. Power et al., Primary lymphoma of the bladder: a report of three cases, IRISH J MED, 170(3), 2001, pp. 196-197
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00211265 → ACNP
Volume
170
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
196 - 197
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-1265(200107/09)170:3<196:PLOTBA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Background Primary lymphoma of the bladder is rare and its management is an evolving field. Aims To highlight primary lymphoma of the bladder as a possible diagnosis i n cases of bladder neoplasm and to illustrate the currently favoured manage ment options. Methods Three cases of primary bladder lymphoma are reported and management is reviewed. Results Each of the three cases was managed differently with each managemen t approach yielding a favourable outcome. Conclusion Chemotherapy combined, if necessary, with surgery or radiation t herapy, should be the standard of care, depending on the full histological diagnosis.