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Acronyms
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"MALT lymphomas are the most common type of marginal zone lymphoma with an annual incidence of 5-8%. The most common sites among MALT lymphomas are the stomach and thyroid. Extranodal and splenic marginal zone lymphomas are rare and form approximately 1% of all NHL 1. There is an increased incidence in patients over the age of 60 years."

Line 3:265 · 'NHL' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"If chemotherapy is indicated, regimens such as rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine and prednisolone (R-CVP) are used 5."

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Emphasis
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"gastric MALT lymphomas are associated with H. pylori infection"

Line 20:51 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em>H. pylori</em>'

"In cases of gastric MALT lymphoma, H. pylori eradication is often indicated."

Line 31:39 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em>H. pylori</em>'
Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Terminology
  • H1 Usage
  • H1 Epidemiology
  • H2 Risk factors
  • H2 Associations
  • H1 Clinical presentation
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 Diagnosis
  • H2 Diagnostic criteria
  • H2 Diagnostic clues
  • H1 Pathology
  • H2 Aetiology
  • H2 Location
  • H2 Classification
  • H2 Macroscopic appearance
  • H2 Microscopic appearance
  • H2 Immunophenotype
  • H2 Markers
  • H2 Genetics
  • H1 Radiographic features
  • H2 Plain radiograph
  • H2 Mammography
  • H2 Antenatal ultrasound
  • H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
  • H2 Ultrasound
  • H2 CT
  • H3 Dual-energy CT
  • H2 Angiography (DSA)
  • H2 MRI
  • H2 CT/MRI
  • H2 Nuclear medicine
  • H3 PET-CT
  • H3 PET-MRI
  • H1 Radiology report
  • H1 Treatment and prognosis
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 Differential diagnosis
  • H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Associations"

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"Marginal zone lymphomas are a group of low grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma that arise from the marginal zone of B cell germinal follicles in lymph nodes. There are four types of marginal zone lymphomas depending on the site of origin, namely primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma, mucosa-accosiated lymphoid tissue (MALT), splenic and extranodal marginal lymphoma."

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"MALT lymphomas are the most common type of marginal zone lymphoma with an annual incidence of 5-8%. The most common sites among MALT lymphomas are the stomach and thyroid. Extranodal and splenic marginal zone lymphomas are rare and form approximately 1% of all NHL 1. There is an increased incidence in patients over the age of 60 years."

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Oxford Comma
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"In abdominal involvement, enlargement of the para-aortic, retroperitoneal and mesenteric lymph nodes is often seen. The 'floating aorta' sign may also be seen."

Line 26:54 · Use the Oxford comma in 'aortic, retroperitoneal and mesenteric'.

"If chemotherapy is indicated, regimens such as rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine and prednisolone (R-CVP) are used 5."

Line 33:62 · Use the Oxford comma in 'cyclophosphamide, vincristine and prednisolone'.