Role of radiation therapy in a patient with primary pancreatic lymphoma

Clin Lymphoma Myeloma. 2005 Sep;6(2):143-5. doi: 10.3816/CLM.2005.n.042.

Abstract

Pancreatic lymphoma is an extremely rare disease. The role of radiation therapy as an adjunct to chemotherapy for the treatment of this disease is poorly defined. We present a case of primary pancreatic lymphoma treated with radiation therapy as an adjunct to chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / therapy*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Radiography
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated*
  • Vincristine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • CHOP protocol