Korean J Urol.  2005 Oct;46(10):1110-1112.

B-cell Lymphoma of the Prostate: Remission with Combination Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy

• Jang TH
• Jeong JY
• Park JS
• Jang SH
• Shin MK

Abstract

A lymphoma of the prostate is very rare, and is usually incidentally discovered. Malignant lymphomas can be divided into either primary or secondary according to their origin. Secondary involvement of the gland is the most common presentation. Most non-Hodgkin's lymphomas that affect the prostate are of the B-cell type, and present with non-specific obstructive symptoms. A variety of methods have been used for their, including prostatectomy, radiotherapy or combinations of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, the prognosis remains poor, regardless of the patient's age, histological type, treatment or clinical stage at presentation. Here, the case of a patient with a B-cell lymphoma, who presented with symptoms of a bladder outlet obstruction, is reported. The patient has been in complete remission following the completion of 6 cycles of doxorubicin-based chemotherapy and accompanying radiotherapy.

Keyword

Prostate; Lymphoma; Chemotherapy; Radiotherapy

MeSH Terms

B-Lymphocytes*
Drug Therapy
Drug Therapy, Combination*
Humans
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, B-Cell*
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Prognosis
Prostate*
Prostatectomy
Radiotherapy*
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction