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GASTRIC LYMPHOMA Flashcards

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How does it arise?

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From mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue tumor (MALToma)

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Presentation

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Similar to gastric cancer

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Associated with?

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H.pylori infection (B-cell/MALToma)

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Treatment (2)

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  • Treatable with removal of underlying cause —> eradication of H.pylori
  • Other patients, usually with non-MALToma, are treated with surgery or chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy
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