Vaginal bleeding as a first symptom of malignant lymphoma: case reports, diagnosis and successful treatment

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2004;25(2):245-6.

Abstract

Uncommon pathologic changes of the uterine cervix are rare but not impossible. Described cases of cervical lymphoma indicate the necessity of great attention and careful diagnosis. A watchful examination, imaging procedures and detailed histopathologic findings are of crucial importance in treatment planning. Each of our three patients underwent different types of treatment. A proper choice of therapeutical methods is based on individual disease and patient performance status features. In our patients, chemotherapy, radiotherapy (brachy- and teletherapy) were considered and applied as the sole method or in combination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Brachytherapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / complications
  • Lymphoma / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma / pathology
  • Lymphoma / therapy
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / therapy
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Vincristine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • CHOP protocol