Primitive mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a relatively rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), typically concerning the youngster, with an aggressive course and poor prognosis. The therapy generally consists of high dose chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. PET-CT is used at staging, restaging after chemotherapy and after radiotherapy, or when relapse is suspected. Aim of the study was to compare different criteria in the evaluation of response to chemotherapy in this setting.

Using PET-CT in the restaging of primitive mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) after chemotherapy: which criteria should we use?

FILIPPI, Andrea Riccardo;LADETTO, Marco;RICARDI, Umberto;BISI, Gianni
2015-01-01

Abstract

Primitive mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a relatively rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), typically concerning the youngster, with an aggressive course and poor prognosis. The therapy generally consists of high dose chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. PET-CT is used at staging, restaging after chemotherapy and after radiotherapy, or when relapse is suspected. Aim of the study was to compare different criteria in the evaluation of response to chemotherapy in this setting.
2015
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Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antineoplastic Agents; Humans; Lymphoma, B-Cell; Male; Mediastinal Neoplasms; Middle Aged; Multimodal Imaging; Neoplasm Staging; Positron-Emission Tomography; Prognosis; Reproducibility of Results; Sensitivity and Specificity; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
Giunta F;Zotta M;Menga M;Balma M;Bell? M;Passera R;Filippi AR;Chiappella A;Ladetto M;Ricardi U;Vitolo U;Bisi G
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