"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."
"If chemotherapy is indicated, regimens such as rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine and prednisolone (R-CVP) are used 5."
"gastric MALT lymphomas are associated with H. pylori infection"
"In cases of gastric MALT lymphoma, H. pylori eradication is often indicated."
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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."
"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."
"In abdominal involvement, enlargement of the para-aortic, retroperitoneal and mesenteric lymph nodes is often seen. The 'floating aorta' sign may also be seen."
"If chemotherapy is indicated, regimens such as rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine and prednisolone (R-CVP) are used 5."