Abstract
Background:
Primary lymphoma of the bladder is rare and its management is an evolving field.
Aims:
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.
Conclusion:
Chemotherapy combined, if necessary, with surgery or radiation therapy, should be the standard of care, depending on the full histological diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
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Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
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Female
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Humans
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / drug therapy
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology*
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology*
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Middle Aged
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Prednisone / administration & dosage
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*
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Vincristine / administration & dosage
Substances
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Vincristine
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Doxorubicin
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Cyclophosphamide
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Prednisone