Primary uterine lymphoma: report of 2 cases and review of literature

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jul;195(1):308-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.04.002.

Abstract

Primary uterine non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a rare malignancy. We here describe 2 patients who presented with cervical growth, stage IE, diffuse large B cell histology. Both were treated with chemotherapy followed by involved field radiotherapy in 1 patient. They achieved complete clinical and radiological response. Data of 101 patients collected from the literature are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Doxorubicin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / radiotherapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • CHOP protocol