Primary lymphoma of the liver treated by extended hepatectomy and chemotherapy: a case report

Primary lymphoma of the liver is an extremely rare entity. A case of anaplastic large B-cell (both CD-20 and lambda positive) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that was confined to the liver in a 33-year-old man is reported. The patient was treated with an extended right hepatectomy and combination chemotherapy: cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, vincristine, and prednisone. The patient was disease free 24 months after the procedure.

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Main Authors: Chaib,Eleazar, Leite,Katia Ramos Moreira, Saad,Willian Abrão, Gama-Rodrigues,Joaquim
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / Universidade de São Paulo - FM/USP 2002
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0041-87812002000500006
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