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[Primary colonic lymphoma: report of two cases].

Authors :
Covotta A
Musto D
Gallinaro LS
Bertolotti A
Forte A
Covotta L
Marcheggiano A
Bezzi M
Source :
Annali italiani di chirurgia [Ann Ital Chir] 2003 Jan-Feb; Vol. 74 (1), pp. 103-7.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Primary colonic lymphoma is a rare condition. It may be associated with immunosuppressed states and inflammatory bowel disease. The pattern of presentation is not specific, this leads to lengthy in diagnosis. Authors report two personal cases and discuss the problem of diagnosis. Surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy is the standard treatment. Using this approach 5-years survival ranges from 27-55%.

Details

Language :
Italian
ISSN :
0003-469X
Volume :
74
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annali italiani di chirurgia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12870289