| Autor: |
X, Yiakoumis, G A, Pangalis, M-C, Kyrtsonis, T P, Vassilakopoulos, F N, Kontopidou, C, Kalpadakis, P, Korkolopoulou, G, Levidou, A, Androulaki, M P, Siakantaris, S, Sachanas, A, Andreopoulos |
| Rok vydání: |
2010 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Anticancer research. 30(1) |
| ISSN: |
1791-7530 |
| Popis: |
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) mostly occurring in HIV-positive patients. It is characterized by the development of effusion in one or more body cavities, with no tumor masses and a positive human herpes virus-8 (HHV8) status. It has a poor survival profile and no optimal treatment is yet defined. We report two HIV-negative, HHV8-positive patients with PEL of the pleural cavity who achieved a durable remission after pleurodesis with bleomycin and no systemic therapy. We also perform a review of the relevant literature regarding the clinical data, treatment, and survival of PEL in HIV-negative patients. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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