Primary lymphoma of the esophagus.
Primary esophageal lymphoma is very rare. We report a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma involving the lower one-third of the esophagus. Presenting with dysphagia, he was treated successfully by transhiatal esophagectomy along with combination chemotherapy. We review the relevant literature.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Gupta
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MK
Goenka
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Jindal
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Behera
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Vaiphei
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014750:Vincristine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D014750:Vincristine; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011239:Prednisolone