Primary lymphoma of the bladder: a report of three cases.
BACKGROUND
Primary lymphoma of the bladder is rare and its management is an evolving field.


OBJECTIVE
To highlight primary lymphoma of the bladder as a possible diagnosis in cases of bladder neoplasm and to illustrate the currently favoured management options.


METHODS
Three cases of primary bladder lymphoma are reported and management is reviewed.


RESULTS
Each of the three cases was managed differently with each management approach yielding a favourable outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Chemotherapy combined, if necessary, with surgery or radiation therapy, should be the standard of care, depending on the full histological diagnosis.
Department of Urology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. richiep@eircom.net
R E
RE
Power
E W
EW
Kay
F
F
O'Connell
A A
AA
Jaber
M G
MG
Donovan
D P
DP
Hickey
T A
TA
Creagh
D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014750:Vincristine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D014750:Vincristine; D004317:Doxorubicin; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011241:Prednisone