Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Vulva: A Case Report and Literature Review. Issue 10 (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clemente, Nicolò; Alessandrini, Lara; Rupolo, Maurizio; Bulian, Pietro; Lucia, Emilio; Canzonieri, Vincenzo; Sopracordevole, Francesco
• Editors: Kyrgias., George
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 95:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: e3041
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000003041
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: The aim of this study was to add a new case of primary non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma of the vulva to the literature and to review the current literature. We searched the PubMed/MEDLINE databases for previous case reports using the key words "non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma of the vulva, " "vulvar lymphoma, " and "primary vulvar non-Hodgkin's lymphoma." We found 29 cases of primary vulvar non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma of the vulva reported until 2015. Among them, only 8 cases of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), classified according to the most recent 2008 WHO classification, were reported. Moreover, only few studies reported the therapeutic management and clinical follow-up of patients affected by this condition. Due to its uncommon presentation, the primary non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma of the vulva can be undiagnosed; thus gynecologists, oncologists, and pathologists should be aware of this condition, as a correct diagnosis is essential for an appropriate therapeutic management.