Primary diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma of the prostate presenting with urinary retention and dyschezia for which rituximab-combined CHOP therapy was effective-a case presentation.
Gan To Kagaku Ryoho
; 39(11): 1733-5, 2012 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 66-year-old man with primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the prostate presenting with urinary retention and dyschezia as first manifestation. Although a colostomy was needed due to rectal obstruction, rituximab-combined chemotherapy resulted in complete remission. He underwent stoma closure safely and has remained in complete remission for over 3years. Primary prostatic lymphoma is extremely rare, presenting as 0.1% of newly diagnosed lymphomas, but rituximab-containing chemotherapy seems to be as effective as for nodal lymphoma.
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Assunto principal:
Próstata
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Neoplasias Retais
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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica
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Retenção Urinária
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Linfoma Difuso de Grandes Células B
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Constipação Intestinal
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Anticorpos Monoclonais Murinos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article