Primary lymphoma of the liver: a case report and review.
The case of a previously healthy man who developed primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the liver is presented. Biopsy confirmed that the tumour was of the diffuse large cell type and was of apparent T-cell origin. The diagnosis of these rare tumours is suggested by the presence of a hepatic mass without lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly or bone marrow involvement, as well as normal carcinoembryonic antigen and alpha-fetoprotein levels. However, histological examination of tissue is essential to confirm the diagnosis. The response to treatment varies, but surgical resection and/or chemotherapy can result in prolonged remissions. The literature on this topic is briefly reviewed.
Schweiger
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Department of Internal Medicine, The Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Canada.
Shinder
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Rubin
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D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016399:Lymphoma, T-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed