Regression of Primary Gastric Low Grade Malt Lymphoma After Helicobacter Pylori Eradication


Abstract in English

20 Syrian adult patients from both sexes underwent study at Al-Mouassat Hospital diagnosed with primary gastric E1 MALT lymphoma, Associated with H.P. and treated only with H.P. eradication. This treatment led to H.P. eradication in all patients (100%), and complete regression of 85% of Lymphoma. Relapse did not appear during follow up period which exceeded 5 years in all patients, 15% cured after chemotherapy without surgery nor radiotherapy.

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