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Spontaneous Regression Of Primary Malignant Lymphoma Of The Stomach In Two Nontreated Japanese

Shigematsu et al., 1989Lymphoma

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 11(5): Oct 1989; 511-517

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Case Details

Personal Characteristics

40-year-old japanese woman, diabetes insipidus

Clinical Characteristics

Large hemispherical tumor with a smooth mucosal surface, positive for ln-2, negative for ln-1, ln-3, intracytoplasmic immunoglobulins, lysozyme, alpha 1 antichymotrypsin, positive fecal occult blood and positive hepatitis b surface (hbs) antigen

Remission Characteristics

Remarkable regression of the tumor, with no chemotherapy or radiotherapy, leaving a small ulcer with a slightly elevated surrounding margin

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

Surgical resection

Additional Notes

The patient remains well, with no evidence of recurrence, 5 years and 9 months later.