Primary Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma of the Prostate: A Case Report

Authors

  • Phitsanu Mahawong Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Teerapon Amornvesukit Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Suchai Soontrapa Division of Urology, Department of Surgery,Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Sanya Sukpanichnant Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Lymphoma, B-cell, Prostate

Abstract

Background: Primary malignant lymphoma of prostate is extremely rare.
Objective: The objectives are to report a case of primary lymphoma of the prostate, result of the
treatment and review of the literatures.
Case report: A 73-year-old Thai male initially presented with gross hematuria and acute urinary
retention. Abdominal computed tomography demonstrated a mass in left lobe of prostate gland. Diffuse large
B-cell lymphoma was diagnosed by transrectal prostatic biopsy and bone marrow staging was positive. The
patient underwent 6 cycles of chemotherapy resulting in complete remission on follow-up at 24 months after
diagnosis.
Conclusion: Although primary lymphoma of prostate gland is extremely rare, it should be included in
the differential diagnosis for all patients who present with lower urinary tract symptoms and/or hematuria.

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Published

2010-03-31

How to Cite

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Mahawong P, Amornvesukit T, Soontrapa S, Sukpanichnant S. Primary Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma of the Prostate: A Case Report. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2010 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];31(1). Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/227849

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2010): January - March

Section

Case Reports

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