Table 2
Clinical and histological features and outcome of secondary malignant lymphomas of the bladder
| Age/Sex | Clinical history | Histological diagnosis | Immunophenotype | Follow up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F, female; M, male. | ||||
| 65/M | Presented with faecal fistula at operation site 2 months after appendicectomy. Developed cystitis with rectovesical fistula. Laparotomy showed a mass involving the ileum. Generalised lymphadenopathy | Diffuse large B cell lymphoma secondary to systemic follicular lymphoma | CD20+ | Died of disease after 13 months |
| 41/M | Presented with lower abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Abdominal lymphadenopathy and a caecal mass were found. Biopsy showed “malignant lymphoma”. Treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Bladder found to be involved at necropsy | Diffuse large B cell lymphoma | CD20+ | Died of disease after 10 months |
| 32/M | Six weeks' history of a flu like illness. Necropsy showed an abdominal mass and lymphadenopathy | Diffuse large B cell lymphoma | CD20+ | Died of disease (necropsy) |
| 76/F | One month history of swelling of left leg. Lymphadenopathy left groin and right axilla. Mass in lower abdomen | Diffuse large B cell lymphoma | CD20+ CD30+ | Died of disease after 1 month |
| 81/F | Known Hodgkin's disease | Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin's disease | No follow up | |
