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Late recurrences of histiocytic lymphoma after treatment
Author(s) -
Robins H. Ian,
Steeves Richard,
Davis Thomas E.,
Bozdech Marek J.,
Aubuchon James P.,
Hafez GholamReza
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19840615)53:12<2663::aid-cncr2820531216>3.0.co;2-y
Subject(s) - medicine , histiocyte , lymphoma , disease , dermatology , pathology
Disease‐free intervals of 2 to 3 years after treatment of histiocytic lymphoma are generally thought to represent cures; flat survival curves beyond 3 years in several studies support this notion. Four case reports of histiocytic lymphoma recurrences 25, 10, 9 and 6 years, respectively, after the initial diagnosis are presented. Histologic confirmation comparing primary and recurrent disease is presented. The potential biological significance of such patient reports is discussed.