Abstract
A 75-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of right hypochondralgia. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a large tumor in the right lobe of the liver. Ultrasonography (US) showed vessels in the tumor. Needle biopsy specimens showed malignant lymphoma (Diffuse large B cell lymphoma). Ga scintigraphy and FDG-PET did not demonstrate other lesions and the definitive diagnosis was primary malignant lymphoma of the liver. CHOP with Rituximab therapy (R-CHOP therapy) was performed. After 8 courses of therapy the FDG-PET results were negative and we considered complete remission. We describe a case of primary malignant lymphoma of the liver treated successfully by R-CHOP therapy.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / administration & dosage
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Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
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Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / drug therapy*
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnosis
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy*
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Male
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage
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Remission Induction
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Rituximab
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Vincristine / administration & dosage
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
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Rituximab
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Vincristine
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Doxorubicin
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Cyclophosphamide
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Prednisolone