We present a case of systemic Hodgkin's lymphoma, relapsed with esophageal involvement after 3 years of complete remission. The importance of an accurate diagnostic work-up is emphasized. Esophagectomy and chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplantation allowed a complete response and the long-term survival of the patient.

Esophageal involvement as an uncommon modality of relapse of Hodgkin lymphoma / D. Perego, G. Casella, L. Bonavina, U. Pozzetti, D. Soligo, R. Incarbone, C.A. Buda, V. Baldini. - In: DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS. - ISSN 1120-8694. - 16:3(2003), pp. 270-272.

Esophageal involvement as an uncommon modality of relapse of Hodgkin lymphoma

L. Bonavina;
2003

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We present a case of systemic Hodgkin's lymphoma, relapsed with esophageal involvement after 3 years of complete remission. The importance of an accurate diagnostic work-up is emphasized. Esophagectomy and chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplantation allowed a complete response and the long-term survival of the patient.
Bone marrow transplantation; Echoendoscopy; Esophageal lymphoma; Esophagectomy; Hodgkin's disease
Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale
2003
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