Radiotherapy in the management of localized primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma

Leuk Lymphoma. 2013 Apr;54(4):726-30. doi: 10.3109/10428194.2012.723707. Epub 2012 Sep 14.

Abstract

The optimal therapy and radiation dose for patients with localized primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma (PCBCL) are unknown. We retrospectively identified 23 patients with localized (T1-T2) PCBCL treated with definitive radiation to doses ranging from 30 to 44 Gy (median, 36 Gy). With a median follow-up of 4.8 years, the 5-year overall survival rate was 100%, the relapse-free survival rate was 71% (95% confidence interval, 46-86%) and there were no local recurrences, suggesting that radiotherapy to a dose of 30 Gy may be sufficient for cure.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / mortality
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Skin Neoplasms / mortality
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Treatment Outcome