How to check for mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma?

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Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma is originated from mucosa associated lymphoid tissue. It is a unique subtype of non Hodgkin lymphoma, with a long course, slow progress and low incidence rate. It is common in middle-aged and elderly men. How to check for mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How to check for mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma?

Endoscopic biopsy: for invasive type, multi-point biopsy should be performed, 4-8 points, once a month, until a definite diagnosis. Gastric biopsy is sensitive and convenient for detecting HP infection. PCR and other molecular biological techniques to identify monocyte population, immunophenotype and gene changes can help diagnosis, prognosis and follow-up.

CT: it can find the abnormality of gastric wall, and find the invasion of perigastric lymph nodes, omental lymph nodes and adjacent organs, so as to assist the staging. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) can accurately observe the extent of gastric wall invasion and lymph node involvement, with a specificity of 90% - 100% and a sensitivity of 39% - 44%.

According to the clinical manifestations, symptoms, signs, choose to do peripheral blood, bone marrow, biochemical, liver and kidney function, tumor markers, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), serum albumin (ALB), B ultrasound examination.

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Eat less and more meals, eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, and eat more protein foods to supplement nutrition. Should be light, eat more fruits and vegetables, reasonable diet, pay attention to adequate nutrition.