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Complete regression of early diffuse B-cell lymphoma in an HIV-positive patient on antiretroviral therapy alone

There is no evidence that antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone may result in complete remission of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphomas even though it improves the overall prognosis. We report a case in which early diffuse large B-cell lymphoma regressed completely after ART alone, raising the poss...

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS 2011-07, Vol.22 (7), p.409-410
Main Authors: Katsidzira, L, Ramsay, A, Makunike-Mutasa, R, Borok, M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:There is no evidence that antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone may result in complete remission of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphomas even though it improves the overall prognosis. We report a case in which early diffuse large B-cell lymphoma regressed completely after ART alone, raising the possibility that this may be sufficient therapy in selected cases.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/ijsa.2009.009050