Korean J Gynecol Oncol.  2005 Dec;16(4):366-370.

A case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the uterus and ovary

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. sanghoon-lee-@hanmail.net
  • 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Malignant lymphoma of uterus and ovary is a very rare disease. Under the impression of ovarian malignancy, subtotal abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-ophorectomy was done due to severe pelvic adhesion. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical study demonstrated the tumor to be diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the ovary with involvement of the uterus. So, we have experienced a case of malignant lymphoma of the uterus and ovary in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pathology, College of Medicine Korea University and discribed our case with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Lymphoma; Uterus; Ovary; Diffuse large B-cell

MeSH Terms

B-Lymphocytes*
Female
Gynecology
Hysterectomy
Korea
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, B-Cell*
Obstetrics
Ovary*
Pathology
Rare Diseases
Uterus*
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