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Conclusions
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Most cases of primary lung lymphomas (80-90%) are MALT lymphoma
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BALT lymphoma tends to be an indolent disease with prolonged survival (70-80% @ 10
years), although with frequent relapses (30-40% @ 5 years)
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The optimal management of BALT lymphoma has yet to be clearly determined:
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Surgery
is preferable for localized disease
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Chemotherapy
is the treatment of choice for extensive disease
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Observation
is a good alternative for asymptomatic patients with localized disease