Abstract

Primary bone lymphoma is rare. A 33 year old male presented with pain and swelling of left upper thigh. X-ray left femur revealed pathological fracture of left femur shaft. Biopsy revealed - non Hodgkin's lymphoma, diffuse, intermediate grade, B cell type. Patient received 4 cycles of CHOP chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. He continues to be disease-free, and functionally normal, 16 months after diagnosis. Conclusion: primary bone lymphoma have excellent prognosis following chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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