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ArticleThe Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi2025

Rare Case of Spontaneous Regression in Primary Gastric Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma.

Cheolung Kim, Kyung Bin Kim, Bong Eun Lee, Gwang Ha Kim, Moon Won Lee, Dong Chan Joo

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Article in The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Cheolung KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Kyung Bin KimDepartment of Pathology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Bong Eun LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-2734-2134
Gwang Ha KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Moon Won LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Dong Chan JooDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The spontaneous regression (SR) of primary gastric diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PG-DLBCL) is extremely rare. Although the mechanism of SR is unclear, the host immune response, ischemia, or changes in the tumor microenvironment may play a role. On the other hand, SR does not indicate a complete cure and residual lymphoma may remain dormant, leading to relapse. This paper presents a rare case of an 82-year-old woman with PG-DLBCL who experienced SR without treatment, followed by a short-term relapse. In the present case, the most likely mechanism was biopsy-induced ischemia and increased apoptosis. This case underscores that, in PG-DLBCL with SR, the initial endoscopic findings are the most critical reference for an accurate diagnosis and proper management, but careful long-term follow-up and monitoring are necessary, given the risk of relapse.

Indexed as

Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseStomach NeoplasmsAged, 80 and overBiopsyFemaleGastroscopyHumansNeoplasm Regression, SpontaneousRemission, SpontaneousTomography, X-Ray ComputedLymphoma, large B-cell, diffuseRegression, spontaneous

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PMID40276842
PMCPMC12285473

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