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Hodgkin Lymphoma Untreated for Six Years Presenting with Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Joint Authors
Neelapu, Sattva S.
Gibbs, Amye
Westin, Jason R.
Mills, Keith R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hodgkin lymphoma is a highly curable cancer with modern therapy, with five-year survival rates in excess of 80%.
However, the natural history of the untreated disease is largely unknown.
We present the case of a patient with Hodgkin lymphoma who went untreated for over 5 years due to patient choice.
Eventually, the patient developed hypoxemia, significant weight loss, and a tracheoesophageal fistula.
After a placement of a gastrostomy tube and tracheal stent, treatment with standard chemotherapy was initiated.
The patient achieved an excellent response, the fistula closed without further intervention, and there is no evidence of relapse six years later.
Even in a patient with significant Hodgkin-lymphoma-related sequelae, standard therapy can result in excellent long-term outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Westin, Jason R.& Gibbs, Amye& Mills, Keith R.& Neelapu, Sattva S.. 2012. Hodgkin Lymphoma Untreated for Six Years Presenting with Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Westin, Jason R.…[et al.]. Hodgkin Lymphoma Untreated for Six Years Presenting with Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Westin, Jason R.& Gibbs, Amye& Mills, Keith R.& Neelapu, Sattva S.. Hodgkin Lymphoma Untreated for Six Years Presenting with Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473075
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473075