[Regression of primary rectal MALT lymphoma after Helicobacter pylori eradication]

Rinsho Ketsueki. 2014 Aug;55(8):948-52.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 74-year-old-man was referred to our hospital to undergo examination and therapy for a rectal polypoid lesion. MALT lymphoma of the rectum (stage IE) was diagnosed by performing a biopsy of the tumor during colonoscopy. The patient received eradication therapy against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) because of chronic gastritis due to H. pylori, and a complete remission was documented after this therapy. However, MALT lymphoma recurred 18 months later. Our observations in this case suggest that eradication therapy against H. pylori may be useful not only for gastric MALT lymphoma but also for colorectal MALT lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / methods
  • Helicobacter Infections / drug therapy*
  • Helicobacter pylori / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents