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Primary lymphoma of the rectum
T H Renard1, R L Morton, R Mathews
1Department of Surgery, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75235.
The American Surgeon
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Primary rectal lymphoma is rare. Surgical treatment offers a better prognosis, with a 50% 5-year survival rate, compared to non-surgical options.
Area of Science:
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Hematologic Malignancies
Background:
- Primary rectal lymphoma is an uncommon malignancy, often studied within the broader category of gastrointestinal lymphomas.
- Limited literature specifically addresses primary rectal lymphoma, necessitating further case reviews and analysis.
Observation:
- A case of primary rectal lymphoma is presented.
- Review of existing literature on primary rectal lymphoma treatment modalities and outcomes.
Findings:
- Patients undergoing surgical intervention for primary rectal lymphoma demonstrated a superior prognosis compared to those receiving non-surgical treatment.
- The overall 5-year survival rate for surgically treated patients was 50%.
Implications:
- Surgical therapy, ranging from local resection to abdominoperineal resection, is recommended for primary rectal lymphoma.
- Adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy should be considered as part of the treatment regimen.