Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma of the neck: Report of a case treated by surgical excision and COP plus (PEG)-liposomal doxorubicin
2008

Case Report of Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma Treated with Surgery and Chemotherapy

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Francesco Pisani, Mirella Marino, Steno Sentinelli, Maria Concetta Petti

Primary Institution: Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy

Conclusion

The study suggests that surgical excision followed by chemotherapy with COP plus PEG-liposomal doxorubicin may be effective in managing follicular dendritic cell sarcoma.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient had a 2 cm hard lymph node that was surgically excised.
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma.
  • The patient received five courses of chemotherapy without significant hematological toxicity.

Takeaway

A woman with a rare neck tumor was treated with surgery and special chemotherapy, and after five years, she is still healthy.

Methodology

The patient underwent surgical excision of the lymph node followed by five courses of chemotherapy with COP plus PEG-liposomal doxorubicin.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

The patient was a 49-year-old woman.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1756-9966-27-33

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