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.
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Authors | A El-Modir, J Glaholm |
Journal | Clinical 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 |
PMID | 12512968
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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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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