title: [Complete remission of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the stomach after eradication of Helicobacter pylori].
abstract: A 91 year-old man was found to have diffuse large cell B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), localized to the stomach. Because of his age, his only treatment was anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy. He achieved a complete remission, and six months after the initial presentation, there were no signs of recurrence. The recommended treatment of DLBCL is chemotherapy followed by involved-field irradiation. However, small prospective trials have shown high rates of complete remission after eradication of H. pylori alone and this treatment is an option in patients of advanced age or with severe co-morbidities.
authors.affiliation: Hæmatologisk Afdeling L, Herlev Hospital, 2730 Herlev, Denmark. rhoe0007@heh.regionh.dk
authors.forename: Rasmus Tetens
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Høeg
authors.forename: Anne-Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Skau
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nørgaard
authors.forename: Per Boye
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Hansen
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D009365:Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous; D012074:Remission Induction; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents