Publications by authors named "Liliana Castro Oliveira"
Ecancermedicalscience
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- Splenic marginal zone lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that often causes painful enlargement of the spleen; splenectomy has been a common treatment, but it carries risks.
- An 85-year-old man with advanced lymphoma chose not to undergo surgery and instead received targeted radiotherapy, resulting in significant improvement in spleen size and overall quality of life.
- The study concludes that splenic irradiation is a safe and effective alternative for patients with symptomatic splenomegaly who cannot tolerate surgery or other treatments.
