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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Primary colonic lymphoma is a rare malignancy.
  • Surgical resection is a potential therapeutic modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of surgical resection for primary colonic lymphoma.
  • To analyze recurrence rates and survival data.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective descriptive study of 15 patients with primary colonic lymphoma (1990-2002).
  • Analysis of demographic data, clinical features, surgical treatment, chemotherapy, recurrence, and survival.
  • Statistical analysis using log-rank test and Kaplan-Meier method.

Main Results:

  • Mean age 51.5 years; 67% female. Common symptoms included diarrhea and nausea/vomiting.
  • Most common location was the cecum (60%). Preoperative diagnosis in 87% via colonoscopy/biopsy.
  • No surgical mortality, 20% morbidity. One systemic recurrence (7%) at 4 months. Mean follow-up 31 months.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical resection provides excellent local disease control for localized primary colonic lymphoma.
  • It should be considered a primary treatment option.
  • The role of chemotherapy requires further investigation based on disease characteristics.