학술논문
Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the testis.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Rotaru I; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania; janinanacea@yahoo.com.; Nacea JG; Foarfă MC; Ciovică DV; Pătraşcu AM
Source
Publisher: Editura Academiei Române Country of Publication: Romania NLM ID: 9112454 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2066-8279 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 12200522 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Rom J Morphol Embryol Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, with nodal or extranodal onset, most of which being digestive tract lymphomas. Testicular primitive lymphoma generally affects men; it is rare but aggressive type of lymphoma. We present the case of the only patient diagnosed with testicular lymphoma in Hematology Clinic of Craiova, Romania, in the last 20 years. Histopathological and immunohistochemical exams confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and the stage was IIB. According to International Prognostic Index (IPI) score, the patient was classified as low risk. He received combined treatment consisting of surgery, chemotherapy, central nervous system prophylaxis and radiotherapy. The outcome was very good, the patient achieving complete remission. After 36 months, he is still in complete remission with clinical and biological evaluation performed every three month, and computerized tomography once a year.