Follicular Lymphoma Of The Skin
Archives of Dermatology 93: Feb 1966; 177-183
View Original Source →Abstract
A case of Burkitt’s lymphoma is reported. Laparotomy revealed ovarian tumours which were not removed. Without specific treatment, and only a small dose of oral penicillin, there was a spontaneous clinical and haematological remission in March 1970.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
83-year-old puerto rican woman, history of congestive heart failure secondary to hypertension and arteriosclerotic heart disease
Clinical Characteristics
Scalp lesion, neoplastic lymphomatous follicular infiltrates, enlarged spleen, lymphoma cells in blood and bone marrow, absence of peripheral lymphadenopathy and anemia
Remission Characteristics
Complete and spontaneous regression of scalp lesion in approximately 15 months
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Digitalis, oral diuretic, and antihypertensive medication
Additional Notes
Patient had slightly elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit values consistent with a mild secondary polycythemia. Pulmonary function tests demonstrated abnormalities which were compatible with congestive heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis.