"MRI "
"T1: typically hypointense relative to remainder of liver"
"T2: often shows variable intensity"
"T1 C+ (Gd): these lesions show poor enhancement but may show faint peripheral rim enhancement"
"The exact cause of this primary hepatic lymphoma is still unclear; however, it is primarily found in immunocompromised patients due to AIDS/HIV, congenital immunodeficiency, collagen vascular disease, and immunosuppressant therapy for organ transplant. Reports have also shown infections as a probable cause, including EBV, HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B with chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis."
"Primary hepatic lymphoma is primarily treated with chemotherapy. R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) is the most common chemotherapy regimen for advanced diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). In the United States, this regimen is generally given every three weeks for 6 to 8 cycles. Other treatment options include radiation therapy or surgery."
"Primary hepatic lymphoma is most commonly seen as a solitary mass (53-65%). It does not have characteristic radiographic features and can often be mistaken for other liver tumours. Liver biopsy is the most specific means of making the diagnosis."
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"MRI "
"The exact cause of this primary hepatic lymphoma is still unclear; however, it is primarily found in immunocompromised patients due to AIDS/HIV, congenital immunodeficiency, collagen vascular disease, and immunosuppressant therapy for organ transplant. Reports have also shown infections as a probable cause, including EBV, HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B with chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis."