Treatment of Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma in Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis — Localised Pulmonary Form
When primary pulmonary lymphoma occurs in the setting of lymphomatoid granulomatosis and is confined to a localised pulmonary form, the clinical situation calls for a specific approach that differs from more extensive disease.
Clinical scenario
Primary pulmonary lymphoma arising in lymphomatoid granulomatosis, presenting as a localised pulmonary form. This is a distinct subgroup with its own treatment considerations.
Treatment overview partial summary — full protocol below
Localised presentations have been treated with locoregional interventions including surgical and radiation-based approaches. In certain cases, a more conservative strategy may also be considered. The complete treatment algorithm and all decision criteria are in the full structured protocol.
References
Localised pulmonary forms have been successfully treated with surgery and/or radiotherapy.
Simple monitoring may also be appropriate, as spontaneous complete remissions have been observed.
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.02.00404102
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