title: Malignant lymphoma of the salivary gland: case reports and review of the literature.
abstract: Six cases of malignant lymphoma with unusual presentation in the salivary gland are reported here. In all subjects (except one), the lesion was located in the parotid gland. After further investigation and in accordance with the Ann Arbor staging system, patients' disease stages were I (1), II (3), III (1), and IV (1). Following the establishment of diagnosis through either tumor biopsy or resection, radiotherapy was given for early (I-II) and chemotherapy for more advanced (III-IV) stages of malignancy. With an average follow-up period of 27 months, overall 33% (2/6) survival and 67% (4/6) local control rates were observed. The literature is reviewed with consideration of clinicopathologic features and results of applied treatment.
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Ampil
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Misra
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy