Abstract
A 75-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of right hypochondralgia. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a large tumor in the right lobe of the liver. Ultrasonography (US) showed vessels in the tumor. Needle biopsy specimens showed malignant lymphoma (Diffuse large B cell lymphoma). Ga scintigraphy and FDG-PET did not demonstrate other lesions and the definitive diagnosis was primary malignant lymphoma of the liver. CHOP with Rituximab therapy (R-CHOP therapy) was performed. After 8 courses of therapy the FDG-PET results were negative and we considered complete remission. We describe a case of primary malignant lymphoma of the liver treated successfully by R-CHOP therapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 389-396 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Japanese Society of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 18 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology