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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2014; 20(11): 2751-2759
Published online Mar 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i11.2751
Published online Mar 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i11.2751
Helicobacter pylori infection in gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
Jeong Bae Park, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju 780-350, South Korea
Ja Seol Koo, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan 425-707, South Korea
Author contributions: Park JB and Koo JS contributed equally to this work; all authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dr. Ja Seol Koo, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123, Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan 425-707, South Korea. jskoo@korea.ac.kr
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Received: August 16, 2013
Revised: October 15, 2013
Accepted: November 1, 2013
Published online: March 21, 2014
Revised: October 15, 2013
Accepted: November 1, 2013
Published online: March 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: The incidence of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is increasing; however, early diagnosis is still difficult. Early detection and accurate stage workup is essential for treatment of MALT lymphoma. If gastric lymphoma is verified, testing for Helicobacter pylori infection, bone marrow biopsy, chest radiographs, endoscopic ultrasonography, and computed tomography scans should be performed for staging. We reviewed the most recent literature and provide a comprehensive summary of the diagnosis, treatment according to each stage, and follow-up on this topic.