International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (Oct 2011)

Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of The Cervix

  • Haleh Ayatollahi,
  • Nasim Valizadeh,
  • Siamak Naji

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 4
pp. 28 – 29

Abstract

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Background: There are only a few reports that exist regarding primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the genital tract. In this article, one case of primary B-cell type non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) of the cervix is presented. Case history: A 45 year-old woman presented bloody vaginal discharge. Upon vaginal examination, the cervix was found to be enlarged. Cervical biopsy revealed B-cell type non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The patient was treated with CHOP chemotherapy. Conclusion: Systemic chemotherapy and radiation are recommended and effective treatments for genital tract B-cell type non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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