Gastric lymphoma differs by beginning in the lymph tissue of the stomach and not the stomach lining as is the case with gastric adenocarcinoma. Physicians tend to diagnose C85.9 (non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified) by ICD-10 code. One can be treated better when identified by a gastroenterologist at an early stage.
The symptoms may be perceived at first reluctantly, but with time, they may become more intense. You may experience:
It is not always certain what caused it, but a number of risk factors are known to cause it:
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ICD-9 classification of gastric lymphoma is 202.1, which is a classification of the non-Hodgkin lymphoma arising in the lymphoid tissue of the stomach.
Some of the significant risk factors are chronic H. pylori infection, autoimmune diseases like celiac disease, impaired immune system and chronic stomach inflammation.
The staging is dependent on a combination of endoscopic biopsy, CT / PET imaging and in some cases bone marrow biopsy to establish the extent and spread of the disease.
Yes. Celiac disease the untreated or poorly treated may be the cause of lymphoid malignancies in the gastrointestinal tract including gastric lymphoma.
In case of incessant stomach pain, unexplainable loss of weight, nausea, vomiting (with or without blood) and black/tarry bowel movements, consult a doctor.
Significant cure can be done using antibiotics to eradicate H. pylori, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and in rare early instances, surgery.
GastroDoxs in Cypress deals with the treatment of gastric lymphoma and it is equipped with board-certified gastroenterologists, modern imaging/endoscopy equipment and tailored treatment.
Diagnosis Diagnosis is usually performed using upper endoscopy through biopsy, computer tomography or PET scan to determine the extent of dissemination of the disease, blood tests, and in rare cases the bone marrow.
Yes. Immunotherapy -chemotherapy may prove very successful, especially when dealing with advanced or more aggressive forms of lymphoma.
Your care team will ensure that there are clear instructions of dietary changes, medications, pre-procedure instructions and what to expect at each stage of treatment.
