Hysterectomy, oophorectomy and risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk for adverse health outcomes. However, its connection to the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) remains unclear. The aims of our study were to investigate the associations between hysterectomy, oophorectomy and risk of NHL and its major subtypes (eg, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma [DLBCL]), and whether these associations were modified by exogenous hormone use. Postmenopausal women (n = 141,621) aged 50-79 years at enrollment (1993-1998) from the Women's Health Initiative were followed for an average of 17.2 years. Hysterectomy and oophorectomy were self-reported at baseline. Incident NHL cases were confirmed by central review of medical records and pathology reports. During the follow-up period, a total of 1719 women were diagnosed with NHL. Hysterectomy, regardless of oophorectomy status, was associated with an increased risk of NHL (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.23, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05-1.44). Oophorectomy was not independently associated with NHL risk after adjusting for hysterectomy. When stratified by hormone use, the association between hysterectomy and NHL risk was confined to women who had never used hormone therapy (HR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.06-1.71), especially for DLBCL subtype (P for interaction = .01), and to those who had undergone hysterectomy before the age of 55. Our large prospective study showed that hysterectomy was a risk factor of NHL. Findings varied by hormone use. Future studies incorporating detailed information on the types and indications of hysterectomy may deepen our understanding of the mechanisms underlying DLBCL development and its potential interactions with hormone use.

Epidemiological features and prognosis for primary gastrointestinal follicular lymphoma.

Primary gastrointestinal follicular lymphoma (PGI-FL) is a rare extra-nodal lymphoma. Its epidemiology and prognosis remain unclear. We performed a retrospective analysis of eligible patients with 1648 PGI-FL and 34 892 nodal FL (N-FL) in the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database. The age-adjusted average annual incidence of PGI-FL was 0.111/100000. The median overall survival (OS) for PGI-FL and N-FL patients was 207 and 165 months respectively. The 5-year diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) transformation rates were 2.1% and 2.6% respectively. Age, sex, grade, Ann Arbor stage, primary site and radiation were independent prognostic factors (p < 0.05). Nomograms were constructed to predict 1-, 5- and 10-year OS and disease-specific survival (DSS). The receiver operating characteristic curves and calibration plots showed the established nomograms had robust and accurate performance. Patients were classified into three risk groups according to nomogram score. In conclusion, the incidence of PGI-FL has increased over the past 40 years, and PGI-FL has a better prognosis and a lower DLBCL transformation rate than N-FL. The nomograms were developed and validated as an individualized tool to predict survival. Patients were divided into three risk groups to assist clinicians in identifying high-risk patients and choosing the optimal individualized treatments.

Secondary central nervous system involvement in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treated with rituximab combined CHOP therapy - a supplementary analysis of JCOG0601.

Secondary central nervous system involvement (sCNSi) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is fatal. However, its features in patients with sCNSi who are categorized as lower risk by international prognostic index (IPI) or CNS-IPI are not yet fully understood. In the present analysis, we evaluated DLBCL patients who developed sCNSi at their first progression and who participated in JCOG0601, most of whom were lower risk by IPI. Of 409 patients, 21 (5.1%) developed sCNSi during a median follow-up of 4.9 years. Five-year cumulative incidence of sCNSi were 5.1%; and 4.0%, 5.3%, and 11.5% at low, intermediate, and high risk of CNS-IPI, respectively. The most common locations of extranodal lesions at the time of registration in patients with sCNSi were the stomach (n = 4), paranasal cavity (n = 3), and bone marrow (n = 2). In univariable analysis, paranasal cavity lesion was a high-risk factor for sCNSi (subdistribution hazard ratio, 4.34 [95% confidence interval 1.28-14.73]). Median overall survival after sCNSi was 1.3 years, with a 2-year overall survival rate of 39.3%. The incidence of sCNSi in DLBCL patients at lower risk of CNS-IPI was low, as previously reported, but paranasal cavity lesion might indicate high risk for organ involvement. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: JCOG0601 was registered in the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000000929, date of registration; December 04, 2007) and the Japan Registry of Clinical Trials (jRCTs031180139, date of registration; February 20, 2019).

Specific mortality in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a retrospective analysis based on the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results database.

BACKGROUND: The full potential of competing risk modeling approaches in the context of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients has yet to be fully harnessed. This study aims to address this gap by developing a sophisticated competing risk model specifically designed to predict specific mortality in DLBCL patients. METHODS: We extracted DLBCL patients' data from the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) database. To identify relevant variables, we conducted a two-step screening process using univariate and multivariate Fine and Gray regression analyses. Subsequently, a nomogram was constructed based on the results. The model's consistency index (C-index) was calculated to assess its performance. Additionally, calibration curves and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to validate the model's effectiveness. RESULTS: This study enrolled a total of 24,402 patients. The feature selection analysis identified 13 variables that were statistically significant and therefore included in the model. The model validation results demonstrated that the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) for predicting 6-month, 1-year, and 3-year DLBCL-specific mortality was 0.748, 0.718, and 0.698, respectively, in the training cohort. In the validation cohort, the AUC values were 0.747, 0.721, and 0.697. The calibration curves indicated good consistency between the training and validation cohorts. CONCLUSION: The most significant predictor of DLBCL-specific mortality is the age of the patient, followed by the Ann Arbor stage and the administration of chemotherapy. This predictive model has the potential to facilitate the identification of high-risk DLBCL patients by clinicians, ultimately leading to improved prognosis.

Treatment-specific risk of subsequent malignant neoplasms in five-year survivors of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

BACKGROUND: The introduction of rituximab significantly improved the prognosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), emphasizing the importance of evaluating the long-term consequences of exposure to radiotherapy, alkylating agents and anthracycline-containing (immuno)chemotherapy among DLBCL survivors. METHODS: Long-term risk of subsequent malignant neoplasms (SMNs) was examined in a multicenter cohort comprising 2373 5-year DLBCL survivors treated at ages 15-61 years in 1989-2012. Observed SMN numbers were compared with expected cancer incidence to estimate standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) and absolute excess risks (AERs/10 000 person-years). Treatment-specific risks were assessed using multivariable Cox regression. RESULTS: After a median follow-up of 13.8 years, 321 survivors developed one or more SMNs (SIR 1.5, 95% CI 1.3-1.8, AER 51.8). SIRs remained increased for at least 20 years after first-line treatment (SIR ≥20-year follow-up 1.5, 95% CI 1.0-2.2, AER 81.8) and were highest among patients ≤40 years at first DLBCL treatment (SIR 2.7, 95% CI 2.0-3.5). Lung (SIR 2.0, 95% CI 1.5-2.7, AER 13.4) and gastrointestinal cancers (SIR 1.5, 95% CI 1.2-2.0, AER 11.8) accounted for the largest excess risks. Treatment with >4500 mg/m2 cyclophosphamide/>300 mg/m2 doxorubicin versus ≤2250 mg/m2/≤150 mg/m2, respectively, was associated with increased solid SMN risk (hazard ratio 1.5, 95% CI 1.0-2.2). Survivors who received rituximab had a lower risk of subdiaphragmatic solid SMNs (hazard ratio 0.5, 95% CI 0.3-1.0) compared with survivors who did not receive rituximab. CONCLUSION: Five-year DLBCL survivors have an increased risk of SMNs. Risks were higher for survivors ≤40 years at first treatment and survivors treated with >4500 mg/m2 cyclophosphamide/>300 mg/m2 doxorubicin, and may be lower for survivors treated in the rituximab era, emphasizing the need for studies with longer follow-up for rituximab-treated patients.

The impact of marginalization on diffuse large B-cell lymphoma overall survival: a retrospective cohort study.

The aim of this study was to describe the impact of marginalization on DLBCL overall survival (OS) within the Canadian setting. We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study of adult patients with newly diagnosed DLBCL in Ontario between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2017 receiving a rituximab-containing chemotherapy regimen with curative intent followed until 1 March 2020. Our primary exposure of interest was the Ontario Marginalization Index (ON-Marg). The primary outcome was 2-year OS, accounting for patient age, sex, cancer characteristics, comorbidity burden, and rural dwelling status. While two-year overall survival was inferior for individuals in the most deprived marginalization quintile (70.4% Q5 vs. 76.0% Q1), after adjustment for relevant covariates neither the composite ON-Marg nor any of its dimensions had a significant effect. Within the Canadian context, among patients who receive chemotherapy, marginalization may not have a significant association with overall survival when accounting for key patient covariates, lending support for preserved outcomes.

Outcomes of the transformation of follicular lymphoma to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the rituximab era: A population-based study.

BACKGROUND: Histological transformation (HT) to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a common complication of follicular lymphoma (FL) and is usually associated with a dismal outcome. However, the survival rate of these patients has improved over the last 20 years with the introduction of rituximab. This study aimed to access the outcome of transformation to DLBCL (t-DLBCL) from FL in a retrospective series that began after the widespread use of rituximab use. In addition, we also compared survival between t-DLBCL and primary DLBCL (p-DLBCL) in the same timeframe. METHODS: We utilized the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to identify patients with primary FL and patients with p-DLBCL between 2000 and 2020. Patients who had a subsequent diagnosis of DLBCL at least 2 months after FL diagnosis were identified as t-DLBCL. RESULTS: Finally, we identified 50,332 FL and 95,933 p-DLBCL. With a median follow-up of 119 months, 1631 patients developed t-DLBCL. The median time from FL diagnosis to t-DLBCL was approximately 4 years. The post-transformation survival (PTS) rate at 5 years was 49.6%, with a median PTS of 56 months. Older age, advanced stage, and early transformation were associated with worse PTS. Furthermore, t-DLBCL receiving chemotherapy or combined modality as initial therapy before HT was also associated with worse PTS, while the result was inverse when taking the impact of initial management strategy at HT into account. Taking t-DLBCL and p-DLBCL as a whole, comparable survival was observed between p-DLBCL and t-DLBCL receiving radiation or watch-and-wait as initial therapy prior to HT. CONCLUSION: The outcome of t-DLBCL in the rituximab era was better than historical series before the rituximab era. Due to the good prognosis, we did not recommend autologous stem cell transplantation for t-DLBCL receiving watch-and-wait or radiation as initial therapy before HT.

Primary colon lymphomas: An analysis of our experience over the last 18 years.

Colon lymphoma is a rare type of gastrointestinal lymphoma and represents 0.2% to -1.2% of all primary colon cancers. This study aimed to retrospectively examine the general characteristics, treatment methods, and survival characteristics of patients with colon lymphoma who were followed-up at our center. This retrospective study included patients diagnosed with colon lymphoma who were followed up at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital between December 2005 and June 2023. Clinicopathological features, radiological findings, treatments, and modalities of patients were obtained from their medical records. Fourteen patients with primary colon lymphoma were included in the study. Thirteen patients (92.9%) were diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The median age of the patients was 55 (28-84) years. The tumor location was the terminal ileum/cecum in 50% of the patients. At the time of diagnosis, 10 patients (7 with stage 1E-2E disease, 2 with stage 3E disease, and 1 with stage 4E disease due to tumor obstruction) underwent surgery. Twelve patients received chemotherapy (6 patients as adjuvant and 6 patients as first-line treatment). The median overall survival (OS) was 10 years (0.1-21.5) years, the 5-year median OS was 71%, and the 10-year median OS was 53%. Primary colon lymphoma is a rare disease and its optimal treatment is not clearly defined. The primary treatment for primary colon lymphoma is a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. A clear consensus on the treatment can be established through prospective studies.

Epidemiology and etiology of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

As the most common non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtype, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) incidence patterns generally parallel that for NHL overall. Globally, DLBCL accounts for a third of all NHLs, ranging between 20% and 50% by country. Based on United States (U.S.) cancer registry data, age-standardized incidence rate for DLBCL was 7.2 per 100,000. DLBCL incidence rises with age and is generally higher in males than females; in the U.S., incidence is highest among non-Hispanic whites (9.2/100,000). Like NHL incidence, DLBCL incidence rose in the first half of the 20th century but has largely plateaued. However, there is some evidence that incidence rates are rising in areas of historically low rates, such as Asia; there are also estimates for rising DLBCL incidence in the near future due to the changing demographics in developed countries whose aging population is growing. Established risk factors for DLBCL include those that result in severe immune deficiency such as HIV/AIDS, inherited immunodeficiency syndromes, and organ transplant recipients. Factors that lead to chronic immune dysregulations are also established risk factors, and include a number of autoimmune conditions (eg, Sjögren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis), viral infections (eg, HIV, KSHV/HHV8, HCV, EBV), and obesity. Family history of NHL/DLBCL, personal history of cancer, and multiple genetic susceptibility loci are also well-established risk factors for DLBCL. There is strong evidence for multiple environmental exposures in DLBCL etiology, including exposure to trichloroethylene, benzene, and pesticides and herbicides, with recent associations noted with glyphosate. There is also strong evidence for associations with other viruses, such as HBV. Recent estimates suggest that obesity accounts for nearly a quarter of DLBCLs that develop, but despite recent gains in the understanding of DLBCL etiology, the majority of disease remain unexplained. An understanding of the host and environmental contributions to disease etiology, and concerted efforts to expand our understanding to multiple race/ethnic groups, will be essential for constructing clinically relevant risk prediction models and develop effective strategies for disease prevention.

Prevalencia y características clínicas y anatomopatológicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de linfoma difuso de células B grandes y positivo al virus Epstein-Barr en un hospital de alta complejidad en Cali (Colombia) / Prevalence and clinico-pathological characteristics in patients with Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a high complexity hospital in Cali, Columbia

INTRODUCCIÓN: El linfoma difuso de células B grandes (LDCBG) constituye el 35% de los linfomas no Hodgkin y su incidencia aumenta con la edad. El virus Epstein-Barr (VEB) está ampliamente distribuido a nivel mundial. La asociación entre el LDCBG y VEB está cerca del 10% en pacientes inmunocompetentes; este tipo de linfoma tiene alta prevalencia en países de Latinoamérica. OBJETIVO: Conocer la frecuencia del LDCBG asociado al VEB y describir sus características demográficas, clínicas, inmunofenotípicas y desenlace de los pacientes en un centro de alta complejidad en Cali (Colombia). MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional descriptivo de una cohorte histórica. Se revisaron los registros clínicos y de anatomía patológica de pacientes con diagnóstico de LDCBG y se realizó la hibridación in situ para la detección del VEB (EBER). Se realizó un análisis descriptivo. RESULTADOS: Entre 2011 y 2017 se revisó la historia clínica de 55 pacientes con diagnóstico de LDCBG. El 16% fueron VEB positivos, los cuales fueron en su mayoría del subtipo no centro germinal (89%), con presentación nodal (56%); hubo mayor prevalencia en hombres (68%), menor edad de presentación (mediana 48 años) y muerte en el 56% de los casos. CONCLUSIONES: Los pacientes con LDCBG y VEB positivo presentan con mayor frecuencia el subtipo no centro germinal, el cual, según nuestros hallazgos, se presenta en pacientes más jóvenes y se asocia a peor pronóstico. El EBER no es un examen que se hace de rutina, por lo cual se recomienda realizar pruebas para la detección del VEB en pacientes con diagnóstico de LDCBG

INTRODUCTION: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) accounts for 35% of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and its incidence increases with age. Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is widely spread worldwide. There is a 10% association between EBV and DLBCL in immunocompetent patients; this type of malignancy has a high prevalence in Latin American countries. OBJECTIVE: Estimate the percentage of association between DLBCL and EBV patients, describing demographics, clinical and immunological features, as well as phenotype and clinical outcome in a high complexity healthcare institution in Colombia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is an analytic observational study from an historical cohort. Clinical and pathological records were revised among DLBCL patients and subsequent in-situ hybridization was performed for EBV detection. A descriptive analysis of the data was carried out. RESULTS: From 2011 to 2017, 55 DLBCL patients were identified.16% were positive on ISH for EBV, most of which belonged to the non-germinal center B-cell immunophenotype (89%), with a nodal presentation (56%). DLBCL EBV positive was more prevalent among males (67%) and in younger patients (median of 48 years) where the mortality rate was 56%. CONCLUSIONS: DLBCL patients positive for EBV are more prone to belong to the non-germinal center B-cell immunophenotype which, according to our findings, is associated with a younger age and worse prognosis. Presently, EBER in-situ hybridization is not a part of routine tests, but we recommend its inclusion in the pathology package for DLBCL patients, as it can influence clinical outcomes

Linfomas orbitarios en población española. Estudio descriptivo y efectos secundarios del tratamiento con radioterapia / Orbit lymphomas in Spanish population. Descriptive study and side effects of treatment with radiotherapy

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Linfomas B cutáneos primarios: estudio de 22 casos / Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas: study of 22 cases

Introducción y objetivos: El linfoma B cutáneo primario (LBCP) es una neoplasia de muy baja prevalencia y supone un 25% de todos los linfomas cutáneos. Nuestro objetivo era conocer las características epidemiológicas, clínicas e histológicas de los LBCP de nuestra área sanitaria. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo con datos de los pacientes con diagnóstico anatomopatológico de LBCP seguidos entre los años 2004 y 2015 en el Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío. Resultados: Se incluyeron 22 casos de pacientes con LBCP. El 65% eran varones frente a un 35% de mujeres. El linfoma centrofolicular supuso el subtipo más frecuente (41%). Tres casos desarrollaron afectación ganglionar y uno, invasión de la médula ósea. Durante el seguimiento se observaron 5 recidivas y un paciente falleció a causa de su LBCP. Discusión y conclusiones: Aportamos una de las primeras series de pacientes con LBCP descritas en población española. La incidencia detectada en nuestra área es similar a las de otras poblaciones descritas en la literatura. Respecto al sexo, la edad, la distribución por subtipos y la presentación clínica e inmunohistoquímica, también se obtuvieron datos similares a los de otras series (AU)

Introduction and objectives: Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma (CBCL) is a very low prevalence neoplasm and constitutes 25% of all primary cutaneous lymphomas. Our objective was to discover the epidemiological, clinic and histologic characteristics of CBCL in our area. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study with patients with histologic diagnosis of CBCL followed up in our department between 2004 and 2015. Results: Twenty-two patients with CBCL were included; 65% were men and 35% were women. Follicle centre lymphoma was the most common subtype (41%). Only 3 cases presented with node involvement and one with bone marrow invasion. Five recurrences were detected and one patient died because of the CBCL. Discussion and conclusions: This is one of the first CBCL series in theSpanish population. The incidence, sex, age, subtype distribution, clinical features and immunohistochemical patterns are very similar to those of the other series (AU)

Recaída en el sistema nervioso central en el linfoma B difuso de célula grande: factores de riesgo / Central nervous system relapse in diffuse large B cell lymphoma: Risk factors

La infiltración del sistema nervioso central (SNC) en pacientes con linfoma es una complicación que se asocia, casi invariablemente, a un pronóstico mortal. El conocimiento de los factores de riesgo de dicha infiltración es fundamental para determinar qué pacientes podrían beneficiarse de recibir una profilaxis. Mientras que los pacientes con linfoma muy agresivo (como linfoma linfoblástico y linfoma de Burkitt) deben recibir sistemáticamente profilaxis del SNC por su elevado riesgo de recaída neuromeníngea (25-30%), los pacientes con linfoma indolente (folicular o marginal, por ejemplo) no la reciben prácticamente nunca debido a su bajo riesgo de recaída en el SNC. Sin embargo, existe controversia sobre cuándo debe administrarse en pacientes con linfoma B difuso de célula grande (LBDCG), el subtipo más frecuente de linfoma. La información disponible en la bibliografía procede en su mayoría de estudios retrospectivos y heterogéneos. La evidencia parece apoyar la hipótesis de que la inmunoquimioterapia basada en rituximab reduce las recaídas en el SNC. La coexistencia de valores de lactato deshidrogenasa sérica elevados junto con más de una localización extraganglionar son factores de riesgo asociados con una mayor frecuencia de recaída neuromeníngea, aunque una estrategia basada solo en administrar profilaxis en presencia de ambos factores no previene todas las recaídas. Los pacientes con infiltración testicular y de mama tienen un elevado riesgo de recaída en el SNC y deben recibir profilaxis. Podría considerarse, asimismo, la profilaxis de la recaída neuromeníngea en casos de LBDCG con infiltración renal o del espacio epidural, o en aquellos que presenten reordenamientos del gen MYC, aunque hacen falta más estudios que investiguen estos aspectos (AU)

Central nervous system (CNS) involvement by lymphoma is a complication associated, almost invariably, with a poor prognosis. The knowledge of the risk factors for CNS relapse is important to determine which patients could benefit from prophylaxis. Thus, patients with very aggressive lymphomas (such as lymphoblastic lymphoma or Burkitt's lymphoma) must systematically receive CNS prophylaxis due to a high CNS relapse rate (25-30%), while in patients with indolent lymphoma (such as follicular lymphoma or marginal lymphoma) prophylaxis is unnecessary. However, the question about CNS prophylaxis in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common type of lymphoma, remains controversial. The information available is extensive, mainly based on retrospective and heterogeneous studies. There seems that immunochemotherapy based on rituximab reduces the CNS relapse rate. On the other hand, patients with increased serum lactate dehydrogenase plus more than one extranodal involvement seem to have a higher risk of CNS relapse, but a prophylaxis strategy based only on the presence of these 2 factors does not prevent all CNS relapses. Patients with involvement of testes or breast have high risk of CNS relapse and prophylaxis is mandatory. Finally, CNS prophylaxis could be considered in patients with DLBCL and renal or epidural space involvement, as well as in those cases with MYC rearrangements, although additional studies are necessary (AU)

Inusual presentación de un Linfoma B cutáneo en un paciente joven / Unusual presentation of a cutaneous B Lymphoma in a young male

Se reporta el caso de un paciente masculino de 23 años de edad, que se presenta con una úlcera de región latero cervical, única, sin compromiso del estado general. Se solicita estudio histopatológico de la lesión e inmunomarcación, con diagnóstico de Linfoma no Hodgkin B de células grandes cutáneos primarios. Se realiza una revisión sobre los Linfomas no Hodgkin B de células grandes cutáneos primarios, siendo anecdótica la presentación en pacientes jóvenes.

We report a case of a 23 year old male with a lateral cervical ulcer, without general involvement. Histophatological study and immunomarcation were positive to non Hodgkin Difuse Primary Cutaneous Large B-Cell Lymphoma. A revision was made about Primary Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas, being unusual this presentation in young people.

SEOM clinical guidelines for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (LDCGB) is one of the best examples of chemotherapy curable malignant diseases. This "Oncoguía SEOM" summarizes the basic directions of staging and recommended treatment options. The staging study should be thorough and includes clinical, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine. Treatment depends on patient characteristics and comorbidity and on disease extension and prognostic factors. In localized cases, chemoimmunotherapy (CHOP-R) of short duration, followed by involved-field irradiation is the preferred option. In advanced stages, the association of CHOP-like chemotherapy and Rituximab has been a major breakthrough in terms of cure rate. It is important do not forget the supportive treatment in these patients (AU)

De novo CD5 Positive Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomas with Bone Marrow Involvement in Korean

In CD5 positive (CD5+) mature B-cell lymphomas, newly recognized CD5+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) has been characterized by aggressive features. We studied twenty-five cases with CD5+ lymphomas involving bone marrow. Eleven cases were diagnosed as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, six cases were diagnosed as mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and three cases with morphologic characteristics of MCL and without both the cyclin D1 expression and IGH/CCND1 rearrangement were unclassifiable. The remaining five cases, showing large to medium-sized lym-phoid cells with prominent nucleoli and a moderate amount of cytoplasm, were diagnosed as DLBCL. Five DLBCL cases were positive for CD5, CD20, surface immuno-globulin, but negative for CD23. Patients with CD5+ DLBCL showed a high age of onset (median, 68 yr) and two patients expired one month after the diagnosis. Since CD5+ DLBCL forms a distinct subgroup of DLBCL, a study of CD5 expression in DLBCL would be helpful to predict prognosis and to determine future therapeutic strategy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on de novo CD5+ DLBCL in Koreans.

Linfoma primario no Hodgkin difuso de células grandes B de vagina / Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the vagina, diffuse large B-cell type

Los linfomas y las leucemias en etapas avanzadas pueden infiltrar el útero y la vagina. Sin embargo, la localización primaria del tracto genital femenino de los tumores hematológicos es extremadamente infrecuente (1% de los extraganglionares). Se presenta un caso de un linfoma no Hodgkin difuso de células grandes B primario de vagina en estadio IE, de acuerdo con la clasificación de Ann Arbor. Tras el tratamiento quimioradioterápico se obtuvo la remisión completa y la paciente permanece libre de enfermedad 5 años después del diagnóstico (AU)

Advanced lymphoma and leukemia can infiltrate the uterus and vagina. However, primary lymphomas affecting the female reproductive system are extremely uncommon (representing 1% of non-nodal tumors). We present a case of primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the vagina, diffuse large B cell type, stage IE according to the Ann-Arbor staging system. Complete remission was obtained after treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Five years after diagnosis, the patient is disease free (AU)

Clinico-pathological study of malignant lymphoma in Jamaica

A clinico-pathological study of malignant lymphoma in Jamaica was undertaken to examine the disease pattern in a predominantly Negro population of West African origin. During a 9-year period (1958-66) 260 histologically verified cases of malignant lymphoma were encountered. The distribution of the different histological types was as follows: Hodgkin's disease 50.9 percent, lymphoma 1.9 percent. No cases of Burkitt's tumour were encountered. This study indicates that malignant lymphoma is not uncommon in Jamaica, and that its distribution pattern is similar to that observed in Europe and North America, except for the apucity of giant follicular lymphoma, and is different from the pattern observed in parts of Africa populated by Negroes, where Burkitt's tumour is the most common type, and where Hodgkin's disease is relatively uncommon. The age and sex incidence was in general similar to other reported series, but the duration of symptoms was short. The majority of patients presented with generalised periperal lymphadenopathy. Hepatosplenomegaly and anaemia were common on admission. The prognosis was generally poor in comparison with European and North American series due to advanced stage of disease on presentation.(Summary)

Incidencia de linfomas gástricos primarios y de afectación porH. pylori en la zona central de Asturias / Incidence of primary gastric lymphoma and of H. pylori infection in the central zone in Asturias

Objetivo: Se revisa en este trabajo nuestra casuística de linfomas gástricos primarios tipo B de bajo (MALT) y alto grado en una población de 366.635 habitantes durante 4 años y en la que se realizaron un total de 9.268 gastroscopias. Resultados: La incidencia de estos linfomas es en nuestro medio similar a la indicada como habitual en la población mundial. Se advierte de las posibles discrepancias entre la histología de la biopsia y la de las piezas de gastrectomía posteriores. Conclusiones: La frecuencia de afectación por H. pylori de nuestros linfomas gástricos primarios es equiparable a la considerada como normal en la bibliografía para la edad de nuestros pacientes, tanto en los casos de linfomas MALT como en los de tipo B de alto grado (AU)

Linfoma gástrico primario

El linfoma gastrico primario, entidad relativamente infrecuente, viene aumentando su incidencia como resultado de las mejores técnicas endoscópicas que permiten la toma de suficiente material de biopsia para el diagnóstico histopatológico. El diagnóstico diferencial histológico se hace con el carcinoma gastrico y con el pseudolinfoma gastrico. La clasificación del estadio de la enfermedad es necesaria para planear el tratamiento y valorar el pronóstico. La resección quirúrgica como modalidad terapéutica ha venido siendo reemplazada por esquemas de quimioterapia y radioterapia combinadas con menores ratas de morbimortalidad y mejores tasas de sobrevida.