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Potentially curable masses in the pancreas.
American Journal of Surgery
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Aggressive diagnosis of peripancreatic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is crucial. Early chemotherapy and radiotherapy offer a 40% 3-year survival rate for localized intraabdominal lymphoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Intraabdominal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can localize to the peripancreatic area.
- Accurate diagnosis and staging are essential for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of patients with peripancreatic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- To emphasize the importance of an aggressive diagnostic approach for pancreatic masses.
Main Methods:
- Review of twenty patients with intraabdominal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Diagnosis and staging confirmed via exploratory laparotomy and biopsy.
Main Results:
- Forty percent of patients survived for 3 years without evidence of disease.
- Treatment involved chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Conclusions:
- An aggressive approach to histologic diagnosis is recommended for all pancreatic masses.
- Early and accurate diagnosis impacts patient survival rates for this condition.
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