Association of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of Stomach,and Colonic Carcinoma;Practical Implications for Management

Abstract

The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the colon in patients with gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) was much higher than that in patients with other forms of NHL. Abdominal symptoms in patients with previously treated gastric NHL should be investigated and treated carefully with this association in mind.

Keywords

Gastric lymphoma non-Hodgkin's lymphoma colonic adenocarcinoma laparotomy

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