Modified CHOP in an aged patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and probable extensive pulmonary involvement

Int J Hematol. 1991 Aug;54(4):327-9.

Abstract

A 75-year-old female was admitted to our hospital because of shortness of breath and palpitations. Chest roentgenogram together with a CT scan showed multiple nodular shadows in both lung fields, with hilar lymphadenopathy. The cervical lymph nodes were enlarged, and were biopsied to reveal diffuse large T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Extensive pulmonary involvement was suspected and treatment with a modified CHOP regimen was begun. Following therapy, pulmonary symptoms were remarkably improved, and chest roentgenogram revealed virtually complete clearance of lung lesions. No severe side effects were observed as a result of the therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / analogs & derivatives
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / pathology
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Vincristine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • CHOP protocol, modified