Long-term cure of a malignant lymphoma of the pleural cavity treated by irradiation.
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- Published online on: November 1, 1998 https://doi.org/10.3892/or.5.6.1439
- Pages: 1439-1479
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Abstract
Malignant lymphomas arise in the pleura in association with a long-standing chronic tuberculous pyothorax. We report a case of a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the pleural cavity, inoperable because of local invasion into thoracic wall, who has survived more than 6 years without recurrence. This patient represents the longest reported survival after radiation therapy alone. Radiotherapy holds an important role in the treatment of locally advanced lymphoma of the pleural cavity.