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MALT lymphoma upper GI endoscopy
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The gastric lesion of MALT lymphoma on upper GI endoscopy may look inflammed or ulcerated. Sometimes, a nodular mass, similar to a reactive lymph node, may be visualized.
Upper GI Endoscopy
Upper GI Endoscopy
- The gastric lesion of MALT lymphoma on upper GI endoscopy may look inflammed or ulcerated. Sometimes, a nodular mass, similar to a reactive lymph node, may be visualized.[1][2]
- The initial diagnosis of MALT lymphoma is made by biopsy of the suspicious lesions on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD, upper GI endoscopy). Simultaneous tests for H. pylori are also performed to detect the presence of this microbe, so that a firm diagnosis is made.
References
References
- ↑ Non-gastric lymphomas – causes, symptoms and treatments. Lymphoma association 2016. https://www.lymphomas.org.uk/sites/default/files/pdfs/Non-Gastric-malt-lymphoma.pdf. Accessed on January 28, 2016
- ↑ Bautista-Quach MA, Ake CD, Chen M, Wang J (2012). “Gastrointestinal lymphomas: Morphology, immunophenotype and molecular features”. J Gastrointest Oncol. 3 (3): 209–25. doi:10.3978/j.issn.2078-6891.2012.024. PMC 3418529. PMID 22943012.
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