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Gastric irradiation for low-grade MALT lymphoma of the stomach: report of two cases and review of the literature.

Abstract
We report the case history of two patients treated with primary gastric irradiation for localized low-grade mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the stomach that failed to respond to anti-Helicobacter pylori antibiotics. One patient refused gastrectomy and the other was considered unfit for surgery. Both patients obtained a biopsy-confirmed complete response and are well and disease free after a median follow-up time of 28 months. A review of the literature on the treatment options for this condition has been undertaken. Gastric irradiation is an effective and safe alternative to gastrectomy in the treatment of low-grade MALT lymphoma of the stomach with the added advantage of organ preservation.
AuthorsA El-Modir, J Glaholm
JournalClinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)) (Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol)) Vol. 14 Issue 6 Pg. 464-7 (Dec 2002) ISSN: 0936-6555 [Print] England
PMID12512968 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
Topics
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Gastrectomy
  • Helicobacter Infections (complications)
  • Helicobacter pylori (pathogenicity)
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone (pathology, radiotherapy)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Neoplasms (pathology, radiotherapy)
  • Treatment Outcome

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