Articles

Treatment of peripheral T-cell lymphomas: recommendations of the Belgian Hematological Society (BHS)

BJH - volume 4, issue 3, september 2013

F. Van Obbergh MD, A. Van Hoof MD, PhD, G. Verhoef MD, PhD, D. Dierickx MD, PhD, V. De Wilde MD, PhD, F. Offner MD, PhD, D. Bron MD, PhD, A. Sonet MD, M. André MD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, C. Bonnet MD, PhD, B. Deprijck MD, P. Zachée MD, PhD, A. Kentos MD, W. Schroyens MD, PhD, E. Van den Neste MD, PhD

Summary

The sub-committee on lymphoproliferative disorders of the Belgian Hematological Society has met several times to prepare guidelines on the management of patients with peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Each panellist’s expert provided interpretation of the evidence, based on literature review and personal experience. The available evidence was systematically discussed prior to formulating recommendations. A systematic approach to obtain consensus of expert opinion was used. After each meeting, the draft guideline was circulated to all experts for comment and approval. The present guidelines focus on general management of peripheral T-cell lymphomas with special emphasis on more specific disease-adapted strategies.

(BELG J HEMATOL 2013;4(3):90–101)

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Bilateral exophthalmia: first symptom of a Mantle-Cell Lymphoma

BJH - volume 3, issue 2, june 2012

M. Igala MD, B. Bailly MD, M.F. Dehou MD, S. Goldman MD, PhD, I. Vierasu MD, O. Pradier MD, PhD, A. Kentos MD, D. Bron MD, PhD

Summary

Mantle-cell lymphoma (MCL), located in the central nervous system (CNS) was first described some twenty years ago. It is a rare lymphoma usually diagnosed in the context of a resistant or recurring illness. We report the case of a patient in whom bilateral exophthalmia and palpebral ptosis were the first manifestations of a MCL with retro-orbital and meningeal infiltration.

(BELG J HEMATOL 2012;3:59–61)

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