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Gastric MALT lymphoma
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Often associated with
H. pylori
gastritis (up to 90 %)
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Eradication of
H. pylori
results in regression of lymphoma in
70 %
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Median time to histologic response 5 months, PCR evidence of
monoclonality may persist in 50 - 75 % (not an indication for
further treatment)
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Relapse rate 15 % in 2 years, strict endoscopic follow-up with
multiple biopsies required