Role of radiotherapy in patients with limited diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of Waldeyer's ring in remission after R-CHOP immunochemotherapy

Waldeyer ’s Ring (WR) is a circular band of lymphoid tissue and mainly consists of nasopharynx, oropharynx, tonsils and tongue base. It is the most common site of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) in the head and neck and accounts for more than 50% of the lesion[1]. The most common histologic subtype of NHL i n WR is diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL)[2]. Previous reports found that 92% of WR-DLBCL are limited (stage, I/II), and nearly 60% of patients present with tonsil as a primary site [2]. Radiation therapy is commonly used for the treatment of the limited type.
Source: Leukemia Research - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Research paper Source Type: research