Clinicopathologic Characteristics Associated with Prognosis in Ocular Extranodal Marginal Zone B Cell Lymphoma.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) type is the most common subtype of the ocular adnexal lymphoma. Despite its excellent prognosis, some patients experience partial remission or progressive disease. We aimed to evaluate clinicopathologic differences in the treatment responder group by comparing complete remission (CR) and non-complete remission (non-CR). Materials and Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed 48 patients who were diagnosed with ocular adnexal MALT lymphoma at Ulsan University Hospital between March 2002 and August 2018. Patients who were followed up for less than 6 months were excluded. Histologic and clinical features were analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups: CR and

SUBMITTER: Choi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9229471 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature