Regression of a large gastric MALT lymphoma with antibiotic treatment to eradicate Helicobacter pylori.

Martin, J; Boyle, S; Jacyna, M · Postgrad Med J · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of a large low-grade gastric lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), which regressed following the eradication of concurrent Helicobacter pylori infection. This case lends further support to a policy of H pylori eradication as a first line therapy for all these lesions, irrespective of size. The long-term prognosis of tumours treated in this way, however, needs further evaluation.

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