Brief chemotherapy, involved field radiation therapy, and central nervous system prophylaxis for paranasal sinus lymphoma

Cancer. 1992 Jun 15;69(12):2888-93. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19920615)69:12<2888::aid-cncr2820691205>3.0.co;2-d.

Abstract

Lymphoma of the paranasal sinus is a rare tumor characterized by bulky local disease, early systemic dissemination, and a propensity for central nervous system (CNS) spread. Treatment with radiation alone generally has been disappointing. Based on previous encouraging reports of initial brief chemotherapy followed by involved field radiation therapy (IFRT) for localized large cell lymphoma, four consecutive patients with paranasal sinus lymphoma were treated with 6 weeks of chemotherapy followed by IFRT and CNS prophylaxis. All patients had bulky localized disease and diffuse large cell lymphoma. Complete response was seen in all patients, and none have had a relapse (minimum follow-up, 25 months; range, 25 to 32 months). Chemotherapy and radiation therapy were well tolerated. One patient developed an osteogenic sarcoma in the radiation field 32 months after completion of therapy. Administration of early frequent chemotherapy followed by IFRT and CNS prophylaxis appears to be an effective treatment strategy for patients with localized large cell lymphoma of the paranasal sinuses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Bleomycin / administration & dosage
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / secondary
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy
  • Vincristine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Bleomycin
  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisolone

Supplementary concepts

  • ACOB regimen