Title of article :
Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of The Cervix
Author/Authors :
Valizadeh, Nasim urmia university of medical sciences - Emam Khomeini Hospital - Hematology- Medical Oncology Department, ايران , Ayatollahi, Haleh urmia university of medical sciences - Motahari Hospital - Gynecology Obstetric Department, ايران , Naji, Siamak urmia university of medical sciences - Motahari Hospital - Pathology Department, ايران
Abstract :
Background: There are only a few reports that exist regarding primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the genital tract. In this article, one case of primary B-cell type non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) of the cervix is presented.Case history: A 45 year-old woman presented bloody vaginal discharge. Upon vaginal examination, the cervix was found to be enlarged. Cervical biopsy revealed B-cell type non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The patient was treated with CHOP chemotherapy.Conclusion: Systemic chemotherapy and radiation are recommended and effective treatments for genital tract B-cell type non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Keywords :
Cervix , Non-Hodgkin lymphoma , Primary
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
