Rituximab-CHOP Induced Interstitial Pneumonitis in Patients with Disseminated Extranodal Marginal Zone B Cell Lymphoma
Yonsei Medical Journal
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: 155-158, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
A 69-year-old male was diagnosed in February 2004 with stage IV extranodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma involving the mediastinal nodes, lung parenchyma and bone marrow with high LDH. Shortness of breath developed following the 5th course of Rituximab-CHOP chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Doxorubicin, Prednisolone). Bronchoscopy guided transbronchial lung biopsy revealed interstitial thickening and type II pneumocyte activation, compatible with interstitial pneumonitis. After treatment with prednisolone a complete resolution of the dyspnea was observed. The patient was well on routine follow-up at the outpatient clinic, with no progression of lymphoma or interstitial pneumonitis.
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Assunto principal:
Vincristina
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Biópsia
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Prednisona
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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica
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Doxorrubicina
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais
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Linfoma de Zona Marginal Tipo Células B
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Ciclofosfamida
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Anticorpos Monoclonais
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
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