BACKGROUND Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lymphoma,a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma,originates in the mucosal lining of body organs and internal cavities,including the nose,mouth,lungs,and digestive tract.The ly...BACKGROUND Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lymphoma,a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma,originates in the mucosal lining of body organs and internal cavities,including the nose,mouth,lungs,and digestive tract.The lymphoma develops when the body produces abnormal B lymphocytes.These lymphomas develop at the edge of the lymphoid tissue,called the marginal zone,and,hence,are classified as a type of marginal zone lymphomas.They are the most common type of marginal zone lymphomas although their occurrence is rare.To date,no previous cases of MALT lymphoma in the buccal fat pad have been reported.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of a patient who presented with a mass on the frontal cheek.Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a tumor in the buccal fat pad,and histopathological and immunohistochemical findings confirmed the diagnosis of MALT lymphoma.The patient had a history of Helicobacter pylori and hepatitis C virus infection,suggesting an association between these infective agents and MALT lymphoma.CONCLUSION Consideration of MALT lymphoma is essential in the differential diagnosis of frontal cheek masses.展开更多
BACKGROUND Mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue extranodal marginal zone(MALT)lymphoma is a low-grade tumor that rarely occurs in the urinary bladder.There is currently no consensus on the common imaging findings or mos...BACKGROUND Mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue extranodal marginal zone(MALT)lymphoma is a low-grade tumor that rarely occurs in the urinary bladder.There is currently no consensus on the common imaging findings or most appropriate treatment in MALT lymphoma in the urinary bladder due to the limited number of reports.CASE SUMMARY A 48-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a 1-year history of macroscopic hematuria.Imaging showed a large homogeneous mass with an unclear boundary and an irregular morphology in the bladder.The mass had an abundant blood supply.For further diagnosis,transurethral cystoscopic biopsy and bone marrow biopsy was performed,and the patient was finally diagnosed with primary MALT lymphoma of the bladder.R-CHOP chemotherapy was carried out.After three cycles of chemotherapy,the mass disappeared and the bladder wall thickness was only 4 mm,which indicated excellent therapeutic response to the chemotherapy.To date,the patient remains asymptomatic and she visits our hospital regularly for the completion of the remaining chemotherapy cycles.CONCLUSION Primary MALT lymphoma of the bladder is rare,and there are certain characteristics in the ultrasonographic findings.Imaging findings play an important role in evaluating the therapeutic efficacy and are critical during long-term follow-up after therapy.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lymphoma(GML)is usually a low-grade B-cell neoplasia strongly associated with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)-induced chronic gastritis.Clinical practice guideli...BACKGROUND Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lymphoma(GML)is usually a low-grade B-cell neoplasia strongly associated with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)-induced chronic gastritis.Clinical practice guidelines currently recommend H.pylori eradication as the preferred initial treatment for early-stage GML.To determine the practical effect of bacterial eradication as the sole initial therapy for early-stage GML,an updated analysis and review of available evidence is imperative.AIM To perform a meta-analysis to assess the rate of complete remission(CR)of H.pylori-positive early-stage GML following bacterial eradication.METHODS We performed independent,computer-assisted literature searches using the PubMed/MEDLINE,Embase,and Cochrane Central databases through September 2022.Prospective and retrospective observational studies evaluating the CR of early-stage GML following bacterial eradication in H.pylori-positive patients.The risk of bias was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI)Critical Appraisal Tools.The pooled estimate of the complete histopathological remission rate and respective confidence intervals(95%CI)were calculated following the random-effects model.Heterogeneity and inconsistency were assessed using Cochran’s Q test and I2 statistic,and heterogeneity was defined as P<0.01 and I²>50%,respectively.Subgroup and meta-regression analyses were conducted to explore potential sources of heterogeneity.RESULTS The titles and abstracts of 1576 studies were screened;96 articles were retrieved and selected for full-text reading.Finally,61 studies were included in the proportional meta-analysis(P-MA).Forty-six were prospective and fifteen were retrospective uncontrolled,single-arm,observational studies.The overall risk of bias was low to moderate in all but a single report,with an average critical appraisal score across all studies of 79.02%.A total of 2936 H.pylori-positive early-stage GML patients,in whom H.pylori was successfully eradicated,were included in the analysis.The pooled CR of H.pylori-positive early-stage GML after bacterial eradication was 75.18%(95%CI:70.45%-79.91%).P-MA indicated the substantial heterogeneity in CR reported across studies(I2=92%;P<0.01).Meta-regression analysis identified statistically significant effect modifiers,including the proportion of patients with t(11;18)(q21;q21)-positive GML and the risk of bias in each study.CONCLUSION Comprehensive synthesis of available evidence suggests that H.pylori eradication is effective as the sole initial therapy for early-stage GML.Although the substantial heterogeneity observed across studies limits the interpretation of the pooled overall CR,the present study is a relevant to informing clinical practice.展开更多
BACKGROUND Marginal zone lymphoma(MZL)is an indolent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL),which is rare clinically with severe rashes as the initial symptom.CASE SUMMARY This study reports a case of MZL with generaliz...BACKGROUND Marginal zone lymphoma(MZL)is an indolent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL),which is rare clinically with severe rashes as the initial symptom.CASE SUMMARY This study reports a case of MZL with generalized skin rashes accompanied by pruritus and purulent discharge.First-line treatment with rituximab combined with zanubrutinib had poor effects.However,after switching to obinutuzumab combined with zanubrutinib,the case was alleviated,and the rashes disappeared.CONCLUSION For patients with advanced stage MZL not benefiting from type I anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody(mAb)combination therapy,switching to a type II anti-CD20 mAb combination regimen may be considered.This approach may provide a new perspective in the treatment of MZL.展开更多
Marginal zone lymphomas rank as the third most prevalent form of non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma,trailing behind diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma(GML...Marginal zone lymphomas rank as the third most prevalent form of non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma,trailing behind diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma(GML)is a low-grade B-cell neoplasia frequently correlated with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)-induced chronic gastritis.On the other hand,a specific subset of individuals diagnosed with GML does not exhibit H.pylori infection.In contrast to its H.pylori-positive counterpart,it was previously believed that H.pylori-negative GML was less likely to respond to antimicrobial therapy.Despite this,surprisingly,increasing evidence supports that a considerable proportion of patients with H.pylori-negative GML show complete histopathological remission after bacterial eradication therapy.Nonetheless,the precise mechanisms underlying this treatment responsiveness are not yet fully comprehended.In recent years,there has been growing interest in investigating the role of non-H.pylori gastric helicobacters(NHPHs)in the pathogenesis of H.pylori-negative GML.However,additional research is required to establish the causal relationship between NHPHs and GML.In this minireview,we examined the current understanding and proposed prospects on the involvement of NHPHs in H.pylori-negative GML,as well as their potential response to bacterial eradication therapy.展开更多
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is an indolent extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, originating in acquired MALT that is induced in mucosal barriers as part of a normal adaptive immune response ...Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is an indolent extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, originating in acquired MALT that is induced in mucosal barriers as part of a normal adaptive immune response to a chronic immunoinflammatory stimulus, most notably chronic infection by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This antigenic stimulation initially leads to lymphoid hyperplasia; the acquisition of additional genetic aberrations culminates in the activation of intracellular survival pathways, with disease progression due to proliferation and resistance to apoptosis, and the emergence of a malignant clone. There are descriptions of MALT lymphomas affecting practically every organ and system, with a marked geographic variability partially attributable to the epidemiology of the underlying risk factors; nevertheless, the digestive system (and predominantly the stomach) is the most frequently involved location, reflecting the gastrointestinal tract’s unique characteristics of contact with foreign antigens, high mucosal permeability, large extension and intrinsic lymphoid system. While early-stage gastric MALT lymphoma can frequently regress after the therapeutic reversal of the chronic immune stimulus through antibiotic eradication of H. pylori infection, the presence of immortalizing genetic abnormalities, of advanced disease or of eradication-refractoriness requires a more aggressive approach which is, presently, not consensual. The fact that MALT lymphomas are rare neoplasms, with a worldwide incidence of 1-1.5 cases per 10<sup>5</sup> population, per year, limits the ease of accrual of representative series of patients for robust clinical trials that could sustain informed evidence-based therapeutic decisions to optimize the quality of patient care.展开更多
AIM To identify the clinical features of gastric mucosaassociated lymphoid tissue(MALT) lymphoma with extra copies of MALT1.METHODS This is a multi-centered,retrospective study. We reviewed 146 patients with MALT lymp...AIM To identify the clinical features of gastric mucosaassociated lymphoid tissue(MALT) lymphoma with extra copies of MALT1.METHODS This is a multi-centered,retrospective study. We reviewed 146 patients with MALT lymphoma in the stomach who underwent fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis for t(11;18) translocation. Patients were subdivided into patients without t(11;18) translocation or extra copies of MALT1(Group A,n = 88),patients with t(11;18) translocation(Group B,n = 27),and patients with extra copies of MALT1(Group C,n = 31). The clinical background,treatment,and outcomes of each group were investigated.RESULTS Groups A and C showed slight female predominance,whereas Group B showed slight male predominance. Mean ages and clinical stages at lymphoma diagnosis were not different between groups. Complete response was obtained in 61 patients in Group A(69.3%),22 in Group B(81.5%),and 21 in Group C(67.7%). Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) eradication alone resulted in complete remission in 44 patients in Group A and 13 in Group C. In Group B,14 patients underwent radiotherapy alone,which resulted in lymphoma disappearance. Although the difference was not statistically significant,event-free survival in Group C tended to be inferior to that in Group A(P = 0.10).CONCLUSION Patients with t(11;18) translocation should be treated differently from others. Patients with extra copies of MALT1 could be initially treated with H. pylori eradication,similar to patients without t(11;18) translocation or extra copies of MALT1.展开更多
The relationships between lymphomas and their microenvironment appear to follow 3 major patterns:(1)an independent pattern;(2)a dependent pattern on deregulated interactions;and(3)a dependent pattern on regulated coex...The relationships between lymphomas and their microenvironment appear to follow 3 major patterns:(1)an independent pattern;(2)a dependent pattern on deregulated interactions;and(3)a dependent pattern on regulated coexistence.Typical examples of the third pattern are hepatitis C virus(HCV)-associated marginal zone lymphomas(MZLs)and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomas.In these lymphomas,a regulated coexistence of the malignant cells and the microenvironmental factors usually occurs.At least initially,however,tumor development and cell growth largely depend on external signals from the microenvironment,such as viral antigens,cytokines,and cell-cell interactions.The association between HCV infection and B-cell lymphomas is not completely defined,although this association has been demonstrated by epidemiological studies.MZL and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma are the histotypes most frequently associated with HCV infection.Many mechanisms have been proposed for explaining HCV-induced lymphomagenesis;antigenic stimulation by HCV seems to be fundamental in establishing B-cell expansion as observed in mixed cryoglobulinemia and in B-cell lymphomas.Recently,antiviral treatment has been proved to be effective in the treatment of HCV-associated indolent lymphomas.Importantly,clinically responses were linked to the eradication of the HCV-RNA,providing a strong argument in favor of a causative link between HCV and lymphoproliferation.展开更多
目的 探讨眼结膜黏膜相关淋巴组织边缘带B细胞淋巴瘤(marginal zone B cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoidtissue)(简称为MALT淋巴瘤)的临床病理特征、治疗及预后。方法 对15例眼结膜MALT淋巴瘤患者的临床病理资料进行回...目的 探讨眼结膜黏膜相关淋巴组织边缘带B细胞淋巴瘤(marginal zone B cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoidtissue)(简称为MALT淋巴瘤)的临床病理特征、治疗及预后。方法 对15例眼结膜MALT淋巴瘤患者的临床病理资料进行回顾性分析及随访,复查和完善HE及免疫组化染色切片,4例进行Ig基因重排克隆性分析。结果 (1)15例患者中,男性5例,女性10例,中位年龄42岁,病史平均20个月。(2)病理形态:黏膜下大量密集淋巴样细胞弥漫浸润,并有模糊淋巴滤泡样结节。浸润细胞多为小~中等大小的淋巴样细胞及单核样B细胞。(3)免疫表型:浸润细胞CD20、CD79a、BCL-2均(+),CD3、CD5、CD10、Cyclin D1、TdT均(-)。(4)Ig基因克隆性分析:4例均呈单克隆。(5)随访:随访时间2~35个月,截止随访日期,所有患者均生存,且病变无复发。结论 眼结膜MALT淋巴瘤好发于中年女性,结膜红肿突起为主要特征,镜下以小细胞样边缘带B细胞为主,具有典型MALT淋巴瘤的免疫表型和惰性临床经过,预后良好。展开更多
目的:通过检测唾液腺黏膜相关淋巴组织结外边缘区B细胞淋巴瘤(extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue B cell lymphoma,MALT淋巴瘤)中Fc受体样4(Fc receptor-like 4,FCRL4)蛋白的表达,分析其表达及...目的:通过检测唾液腺黏膜相关淋巴组织结外边缘区B细胞淋巴瘤(extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue B cell lymphoma,MALT淋巴瘤)中Fc受体样4(Fc receptor-like 4,FCRL4)蛋白的表达,分析其表达及分布特点与临床病理指标、预后等的相关性。方法:筛选2005—2013经病理确诊为唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤的病例作为实验组;以唇腺良性淋巴上皮病(benign lymphoepithelial lesions,BLEL)、大唾液腺BLEL及弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤(diffuse large B cell lymphoma,DLBCL)作为对照组。免疫组织化学(immunohistochemistry,IHC)法检测FCRL4蛋白表达。采用SPSS 17.0软件对FCRL4在实验组、对照组的表达及其与临床病理指标之间的关系进行分析,应用Kaplan-Meier法分析FCRL4表达与总体生存率之间的关系。结果:共收集到72例唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤。FCRL4表达主要定位于淋巴细胞的细胞膜和细胞浆,阳性细胞主要分布在上皮巢内及周边,且在唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤中的表达率显著高于唇腺BLEL(P=0.013)、大唾液腺BLEL(P=0.003)及DLBCL(P=0.001)。FCRL4蛋白表达与临床病理指标、总体生存率之间均无明显相关性(P>0.05)。结论:唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤中FCRL4主要表达于邻近上皮的淋巴细胞中,该类细胞可能与唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤的发生相关,可作为该肿瘤辅助诊断的指标。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lymphoma,a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma,originates in the mucosal lining of body organs and internal cavities,including the nose,mouth,lungs,and digestive tract.The lymphoma develops when the body produces abnormal B lymphocytes.These lymphomas develop at the edge of the lymphoid tissue,called the marginal zone,and,hence,are classified as a type of marginal zone lymphomas.They are the most common type of marginal zone lymphomas although their occurrence is rare.To date,no previous cases of MALT lymphoma in the buccal fat pad have been reported.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of a patient who presented with a mass on the frontal cheek.Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a tumor in the buccal fat pad,and histopathological and immunohistochemical findings confirmed the diagnosis of MALT lymphoma.The patient had a history of Helicobacter pylori and hepatitis C virus infection,suggesting an association between these infective agents and MALT lymphoma.CONCLUSION Consideration of MALT lymphoma is essential in the differential diagnosis of frontal cheek masses.
基金by Shaoxing Medical Key Discipline,China,No.2019SZD05.
文摘BACKGROUND Mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue extranodal marginal zone(MALT)lymphoma is a low-grade tumor that rarely occurs in the urinary bladder.There is currently no consensus on the common imaging findings or most appropriate treatment in MALT lymphoma in the urinary bladder due to the limited number of reports.CASE SUMMARY A 48-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a 1-year history of macroscopic hematuria.Imaging showed a large homogeneous mass with an unclear boundary and an irregular morphology in the bladder.The mass had an abundant blood supply.For further diagnosis,transurethral cystoscopic biopsy and bone marrow biopsy was performed,and the patient was finally diagnosed with primary MALT lymphoma of the bladder.R-CHOP chemotherapy was carried out.After three cycles of chemotherapy,the mass disappeared and the bladder wall thickness was only 4 mm,which indicated excellent therapeutic response to the chemotherapy.To date,the patient remains asymptomatic and she visits our hospital regularly for the completion of the remaining chemotherapy cycles.CONCLUSION Primary MALT lymphoma of the bladder is rare,and there are certain characteristics in the ultrasonographic findings.Imaging findings play an important role in evaluating the therapeutic efficacy and are critical during long-term follow-up after therapy.
基金the Scientific Initiation Scholarship Programme (PIBIC) of the Bahia State Research Support Foundation,FAPESB,Brazilthe Doctorate Scholarship Program of the Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel,CAPES,Brazil+1 种基金the Scientific Initiation Scholarship Programme (PIBIC) of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development,CNPq,Brazilthe CNPq Research Productivity Fellowship (PQ)
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lymphoma(GML)is usually a low-grade B-cell neoplasia strongly associated with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)-induced chronic gastritis.Clinical practice guidelines currently recommend H.pylori eradication as the preferred initial treatment for early-stage GML.To determine the practical effect of bacterial eradication as the sole initial therapy for early-stage GML,an updated analysis and review of available evidence is imperative.AIM To perform a meta-analysis to assess the rate of complete remission(CR)of H.pylori-positive early-stage GML following bacterial eradication.METHODS We performed independent,computer-assisted literature searches using the PubMed/MEDLINE,Embase,and Cochrane Central databases through September 2022.Prospective and retrospective observational studies evaluating the CR of early-stage GML following bacterial eradication in H.pylori-positive patients.The risk of bias was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI)Critical Appraisal Tools.The pooled estimate of the complete histopathological remission rate and respective confidence intervals(95%CI)were calculated following the random-effects model.Heterogeneity and inconsistency were assessed using Cochran’s Q test and I2 statistic,and heterogeneity was defined as P<0.01 and I²>50%,respectively.Subgroup and meta-regression analyses were conducted to explore potential sources of heterogeneity.RESULTS The titles and abstracts of 1576 studies were screened;96 articles were retrieved and selected for full-text reading.Finally,61 studies were included in the proportional meta-analysis(P-MA).Forty-six were prospective and fifteen were retrospective uncontrolled,single-arm,observational studies.The overall risk of bias was low to moderate in all but a single report,with an average critical appraisal score across all studies of 79.02%.A total of 2936 H.pylori-positive early-stage GML patients,in whom H.pylori was successfully eradicated,were included in the analysis.The pooled CR of H.pylori-positive early-stage GML after bacterial eradication was 75.18%(95%CI:70.45%-79.91%).P-MA indicated the substantial heterogeneity in CR reported across studies(I2=92%;P<0.01).Meta-regression analysis identified statistically significant effect modifiers,including the proportion of patients with t(11;18)(q21;q21)-positive GML and the risk of bias in each study.CONCLUSION Comprehensive synthesis of available evidence suggests that H.pylori eradication is effective as the sole initial therapy for early-stage GML.Although the substantial heterogeneity observed across studies limits the interpretation of the pooled overall CR,the present study is a relevant to informing clinical practice.
文摘BACKGROUND Marginal zone lymphoma(MZL)is an indolent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL),which is rare clinically with severe rashes as the initial symptom.CASE SUMMARY This study reports a case of MZL with generalized skin rashes accompanied by pruritus and purulent discharge.First-line treatment with rituximab combined with zanubrutinib had poor effects.However,after switching to obinutuzumab combined with zanubrutinib,the case was alleviated,and the rashes disappeared.CONCLUSION For patients with advanced stage MZL not benefiting from type I anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody(mAb)combination therapy,switching to a type II anti-CD20 mAb combination regimen may be considered.This approach may provide a new perspective in the treatment of MZL.
基金Scientific Initiation Scholarship Programme of the Bahia State Research Support Foundation(FAPESB),No.N°BOL1825/2022Scientific Initiation Scholarship Programme of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development(CNPq),No.129894/2022-2CNPq Research Productivity Fellowship,No.317005/2021-9。
文摘Marginal zone lymphomas rank as the third most prevalent form of non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma,trailing behind diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma(GML)is a low-grade B-cell neoplasia frequently correlated with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)-induced chronic gastritis.On the other hand,a specific subset of individuals diagnosed with GML does not exhibit H.pylori infection.In contrast to its H.pylori-positive counterpart,it was previously believed that H.pylori-negative GML was less likely to respond to antimicrobial therapy.Despite this,surprisingly,increasing evidence supports that a considerable proportion of patients with H.pylori-negative GML show complete histopathological remission after bacterial eradication therapy.Nonetheless,the precise mechanisms underlying this treatment responsiveness are not yet fully comprehended.In recent years,there has been growing interest in investigating the role of non-H.pylori gastric helicobacters(NHPHs)in the pathogenesis of H.pylori-negative GML.However,additional research is required to establish the causal relationship between NHPHs and GML.In this minireview,we examined the current understanding and proposed prospects on the involvement of NHPHs in H.pylori-negative GML,as well as their potential response to bacterial eradication therapy.
文摘Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is an indolent extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, originating in acquired MALT that is induced in mucosal barriers as part of a normal adaptive immune response to a chronic immunoinflammatory stimulus, most notably chronic infection by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This antigenic stimulation initially leads to lymphoid hyperplasia; the acquisition of additional genetic aberrations culminates in the activation of intracellular survival pathways, with disease progression due to proliferation and resistance to apoptosis, and the emergence of a malignant clone. There are descriptions of MALT lymphomas affecting practically every organ and system, with a marked geographic variability partially attributable to the epidemiology of the underlying risk factors; nevertheless, the digestive system (and predominantly the stomach) is the most frequently involved location, reflecting the gastrointestinal tract’s unique characteristics of contact with foreign antigens, high mucosal permeability, large extension and intrinsic lymphoid system. While early-stage gastric MALT lymphoma can frequently regress after the therapeutic reversal of the chronic immune stimulus through antibiotic eradication of H. pylori infection, the presence of immortalizing genetic abnormalities, of advanced disease or of eradication-refractoriness requires a more aggressive approach which is, presently, not consensual. The fact that MALT lymphomas are rare neoplasms, with a worldwide incidence of 1-1.5 cases per 10<sup>5</sup> population, per year, limits the ease of accrual of representative series of patients for robust clinical trials that could sustain informed evidence-based therapeutic decisions to optimize the quality of patient care.
文摘AIM To identify the clinical features of gastric mucosaassociated lymphoid tissue(MALT) lymphoma with extra copies of MALT1.METHODS This is a multi-centered,retrospective study. We reviewed 146 patients with MALT lymphoma in the stomach who underwent fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis for t(11;18) translocation. Patients were subdivided into patients without t(11;18) translocation or extra copies of MALT1(Group A,n = 88),patients with t(11;18) translocation(Group B,n = 27),and patients with extra copies of MALT1(Group C,n = 31). The clinical background,treatment,and outcomes of each group were investigated.RESULTS Groups A and C showed slight female predominance,whereas Group B showed slight male predominance. Mean ages and clinical stages at lymphoma diagnosis were not different between groups. Complete response was obtained in 61 patients in Group A(69.3%),22 in Group B(81.5%),and 21 in Group C(67.7%). Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) eradication alone resulted in complete remission in 44 patients in Group A and 13 in Group C. In Group B,14 patients underwent radiotherapy alone,which resulted in lymphoma disappearance. Although the difference was not statistically significant,event-free survival in Group C tended to be inferior to that in Group A(P = 0.10).CONCLUSION Patients with t(11;18) translocation should be treated differently from others. Patients with extra copies of MALT1 could be initially treated with H. pylori eradication,similar to patients without t(11;18) translocation or extra copies of MALT1.
基金Supported by An Institutional grant from Centro di Riferimento Oncologico Aviano for an intramural project"Agenti Infettivi e Tumori"to Carbone Aan Institutional grant from the Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milano"Validation of a new algorithm for HPV status assessment in head and neck carcinoma"to Gloghini A
文摘The relationships between lymphomas and their microenvironment appear to follow 3 major patterns:(1)an independent pattern;(2)a dependent pattern on deregulated interactions;and(3)a dependent pattern on regulated coexistence.Typical examples of the third pattern are hepatitis C virus(HCV)-associated marginal zone lymphomas(MZLs)and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomas.In these lymphomas,a regulated coexistence of the malignant cells and the microenvironmental factors usually occurs.At least initially,however,tumor development and cell growth largely depend on external signals from the microenvironment,such as viral antigens,cytokines,and cell-cell interactions.The association between HCV infection and B-cell lymphomas is not completely defined,although this association has been demonstrated by epidemiological studies.MZL and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma are the histotypes most frequently associated with HCV infection.Many mechanisms have been proposed for explaining HCV-induced lymphomagenesis;antigenic stimulation by HCV seems to be fundamental in establishing B-cell expansion as observed in mixed cryoglobulinemia and in B-cell lymphomas.Recently,antiviral treatment has been proved to be effective in the treatment of HCV-associated indolent lymphomas.Importantly,clinically responses were linked to the eradication of the HCV-RNA,providing a strong argument in favor of a causative link between HCV and lymphoproliferation.
文摘目的 探讨眼结膜黏膜相关淋巴组织边缘带B细胞淋巴瘤(marginal zone B cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoidtissue)(简称为MALT淋巴瘤)的临床病理特征、治疗及预后。方法 对15例眼结膜MALT淋巴瘤患者的临床病理资料进行回顾性分析及随访,复查和完善HE及免疫组化染色切片,4例进行Ig基因重排克隆性分析。结果 (1)15例患者中,男性5例,女性10例,中位年龄42岁,病史平均20个月。(2)病理形态:黏膜下大量密集淋巴样细胞弥漫浸润,并有模糊淋巴滤泡样结节。浸润细胞多为小~中等大小的淋巴样细胞及单核样B细胞。(3)免疫表型:浸润细胞CD20、CD79a、BCL-2均(+),CD3、CD5、CD10、Cyclin D1、TdT均(-)。(4)Ig基因克隆性分析:4例均呈单克隆。(5)随访:随访时间2~35个月,截止随访日期,所有患者均生存,且病变无复发。结论 眼结膜MALT淋巴瘤好发于中年女性,结膜红肿突起为主要特征,镜下以小细胞样边缘带B细胞为主,具有典型MALT淋巴瘤的免疫表型和惰性临床经过,预后良好。
文摘目的:通过检测唾液腺黏膜相关淋巴组织结外边缘区B细胞淋巴瘤(extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue B cell lymphoma,MALT淋巴瘤)中Fc受体样4(Fc receptor-like 4,FCRL4)蛋白的表达,分析其表达及分布特点与临床病理指标、预后等的相关性。方法:筛选2005—2013经病理确诊为唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤的病例作为实验组;以唇腺良性淋巴上皮病(benign lymphoepithelial lesions,BLEL)、大唾液腺BLEL及弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤(diffuse large B cell lymphoma,DLBCL)作为对照组。免疫组织化学(immunohistochemistry,IHC)法检测FCRL4蛋白表达。采用SPSS 17.0软件对FCRL4在实验组、对照组的表达及其与临床病理指标之间的关系进行分析,应用Kaplan-Meier法分析FCRL4表达与总体生存率之间的关系。结果:共收集到72例唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤。FCRL4表达主要定位于淋巴细胞的细胞膜和细胞浆,阳性细胞主要分布在上皮巢内及周边,且在唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤中的表达率显著高于唇腺BLEL(P=0.013)、大唾液腺BLEL(P=0.003)及DLBCL(P=0.001)。FCRL4蛋白表达与临床病理指标、总体生存率之间均无明显相关性(P>0.05)。结论:唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤中FCRL4主要表达于邻近上皮的淋巴细胞中,该类细胞可能与唾液腺MALT淋巴瘤的发生相关,可作为该肿瘤辅助诊断的指标。