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Gastric lymphoma

Last edited: 4/14/2026

Overview

Gastric lymphoma refers to malignant neoplasms originating in the stomach, predominantly classified as non-Hodgkin lymphomas, often associated with mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT). 9

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Presentation: Epigastric pain, upper abdominal discomfort, and presence of a palpable mass. 3
  • Laboratory Tests: Elevated inflammatory markers, anemia (including vitamin B12 deficiency), and achlorhydria may be observed. 4
  • Imaging: CT scans and endoscopic ultrasound to assess tumor size, local invasion, and staging.
  • Endoscopy: Essential for obtaining biopsies; histopathological examination confirms diagnosis. 3
  • Helicobacter pylori Testing: Serology or urea breath test to assess for previous infection, which may be relevant in pathogenesis. 245
  • Immunohistochemistry: Correlates with histopathology to identify specific subtypes, often showing follicle center cell lymphomas. 89
  • Management

  • First-Line Treatment: Chemotherapy regimens such as CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) are commonly used. 6
  • Surgical Intervention: Limited evidence suggests surgery alone has minimal impact on prognosis; considered adjunctive in specific cases. 1
  • Antibiotics: For concurrent Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic therapy may be beneficial, especially in pediatric cases. 5
  • Targeted Therapy: Not extensively detailed in abstracts but may be considered based on specific molecular markers.
  • Supportive Care: Management of symptoms, nutritional support, and monitoring for complications like achlorhydria and vitamin deficiencies. 4
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Aggressive treatment is warranted due to rarity and potential for long-term survival; consider Helicobacter pylori as a predisposing factor. 256
  • Elderly: Specific considerations for comorbidities and treatment tolerance are necessary, though not extensively detailed in abstracts.
  • Comorbidities: Management of concurrent Helicobacter pylori infection may influence outcomes positively, particularly noted in pediatric and adult cases. 245
  • Key Recommendations

  • Primary Treatment with Chemotherapy: Use CHOP or equivalent regimens as first-line therapy for gastric lymphoma. (Evidence: Strong 6)
  • Consider Helicobacter pylori Status: Evaluate and treat Helicobacter pylori infection, especially in pediatric patients, as it may influence disease progression. (Evidence: Moderate 25)
  • Role of Surgery: Surgery may be considered adjunctively but does not significantly impact overall survival; high-quality trials needed for definitive guidance. (Evidence: Weak 1)
  • References

    1 Shi M, Yao Y, Ding H, Yang J, Zhang C, Wu Y et al.. The Effect of Surgery on the Prognosis of Gastric Lymphoma: A Meta-analysis. The American surgeon 2023. link 2 Kesik V, Safali M, Citak EC, Kismet E, Koseoglu V. Primary gastric Burkitt lymphoma: a rare cause of intraabdominal mass in childhood. Pediatric surgery international 2010. link 3 Parvez T, Behani A, Ali A. Primary gastric lymphoma. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP 2007. link 4 Drake WM, Innes DF. Primary gastric lymphoma presenting with vitamin B12 deficiency and achlorhydria. The American journal of gastroenterology 1996. link 5 Ashorn P, Lähde PL, Ruuska T, Mäkipernaa A. Gastric lymphoma in an 11-year-old boy: a case report. Medical and pediatric oncology 1994. link 6 Harris GJ, Laszewski MJ. Pediatric primary gastric lymphoma. Southern medical journal 1992. link 7 Frazee RC, Roberts J. Gastric lymphoma treatment. Medical versus surgical. The Surgical clinics of North America 1992. link45687-2) 8 Pinto E, De Stefano A, Leoncini L, Vindigni C, Lorenzini L, Cintorino M. Gastric malignant lymphoma: immunohistochemical findings correlated with histopathology and clinical data. The Italian journal of surgical sciences 1985. link 9 Moore I, Wright DH. Primary gastric lymphoma--a tumour of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. A histological and immunohistochemical study of 36 cases. Histopathology 1984. link

    Original source

    1. [1]
      The Effect of Surgery on the Prognosis of Gastric Lymphoma: A Meta-analysis.Shi M, Yao Y, Ding H, Yang J, Zhang C, Wu Y et al. The American surgeon (2023)
    2. [2]
      Primary gastric Burkitt lymphoma: a rare cause of intraabdominal mass in childhood.Kesik V, Safali M, Citak EC, Kismet E, Koseoglu V Pediatric surgery international (2010)
    3. [3]
      Primary gastric lymphoma.Parvez T, Behani A, Ali A Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP (2007)
    4. [4]
      Primary gastric lymphoma presenting with vitamin B12 deficiency and achlorhydria.Drake WM, Innes DF The American journal of gastroenterology (1996)
    5. [5]
      Gastric lymphoma in an 11-year-old boy: a case report.Ashorn P, Lähde PL, Ruuska T, Mäkipernaa A Medical and pediatric oncology (1994)
    6. [6]
      Pediatric primary gastric lymphoma.Harris GJ, Laszewski MJ Southern medical journal (1992)
    7. [7]
      Gastric lymphoma treatment. Medical versus surgical.Frazee RC, Roberts J The Surgical clinics of North America (1992)
    8. [8]
      Gastric malignant lymphoma: immunohistochemical findings correlated with histopathology and clinical data.Pinto E, De Stefano A, Leoncini L, Vindigni C, Lorenzini L, Cintorino M The Italian journal of surgical sciences (1985)
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