Superior vena cava syndrome secondary to an angiotropic large cell lymphoma.
Cancer
; 89(12): 2515-20, 2000 Dec 15.
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| ID: mdl-11135210
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Angiotropic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is characterized by the intravascular proliferation of malignant lymphoid cells in small and medium-sized blood vessels. In the current study, the authors report an unusual case in which the initial presentation of the ALCL was that of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome.METHODS:
The case is presented, followed by a general review of the literature regarding ALCL.RESULTS:
Surgical intervention was required for diagnosis in this case. Successful treatment with chemotherapy followed by involved field radiation ensued with a maintained disease remission at 48 months of follow-up.CONCLUSIONS:
Although usually presenting in small blood vessels, ALCL can present initially with large blood vessel involvement and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of this condition, even in the absence of extravascular lymph node involvement. Aggressive treatment with antineoplastic therapy is warranted and may result in long term recurrence free survival.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndrome de la Vena Cava Superior
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Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso
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Neoplasias Vasculares
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cancer
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos