The topic Gastric Lymphoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Lymphoma of Stomach.

Quick Summary:

• Lymphoma of Stomach is an uncommon lymphoma that is mostly observed in older adults. It is also known as Gastric Lymphoma
• The condition may be primary (common) or secondary (uncommon):
  • Primary Lymphoma of Stomach: This type of lymphoma first involves the stomach and later can involve other parts of the body including the lymph nodes and bone marrow
  • Secondary Lymphoma of Stomach: This type of lymphoma involves other parts of the body first, such as peripheral blood, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other organs; involvement of the stomach occurs later
• Lymphoma of Stomach can either be a B-cell lymphoma or a T-cell lymphoma. B-cell lymphomas are far more common than T-cell lymphomas
• There are various (histological) subtypes of Lymphoma of Stomach, some of which are listed below:
  • MALT lymphoma of stomach (this subtype is more common): It is a low-grade (less aggressive) and slow-growing tumor
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of stomach: It is a high-grade (more aggressive) and rapid-growing tumor
• Together, the MALT and DLBCL subtypes, account for about 90% of all Gastric Lymphomas. Unlike other subtypes, the gastric MALT lymphoma is associated with gastritis (bacterial infection causing stomach inflammation)
• Lymphoma of Stomach may be associated with autoimmune disorders. It can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal tract bleeding, and swollen stomach. Other general signs and symptoms, such as fatigue, weight loss, and appetite may also be seen
• Chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and other treatment measures may be used for treating Lymphoma of Stomach based on the assessment of the physician
• The prognosis depends on many factors including the subtype and stage of lymphoma, progression of the condition, response to treatment, and overall health of the individual. In general, the prognosis of Lymphoma of Stomach is guarded

General information on lymphoma and lymphocytes:

• Lymphoma is a type of cancer stemming from uncontrollably dividing lymphocytes (type of white blood cells). There are two types of lymphomas:
  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Lymphocytes are the main white blood cells found in the lymph, which is the fluid of the lymphatic system; just as blood is the fluid of the circulatory system
• Lymphocytes are made in bone marrow, and can develop into either B-cells or T-cells. Gastrointestinal Follicular Lymphoma arises from cancerous B-cells
• Lymph results from filtration of blood as it travels to and from tissues. Lymph is colorless because it lacks red blood cells; instead, it contains lymphocytes. It is central to the immune system
• There are 3 different kinds of lymphocytes:
  • T-lymphocytes or T cells: They help combat infections and abnormalities within the cells (cell-mediated immunity). They fight viruses and cancerous cells
  • B-lymphocytes or B cells: They produce antibodies that are bodily defense proteins, which target foreign invaders outside the cells (humoral immunity). They fight bacterial cells, cell fragments, and other immunogenic elements
  • Natural killer cells or NK cells: They perform diverse functions related to both cell-mediated and humoral immunity. They also scout for cancer cells, a process called immune surveillance

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