Indolent describes diseases that progress slowly without immediate threat. Term can apply to both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Indolent diseases may require treatment, even if not immediately threatening
Peripheral T cell lymphoma derived from mature T lymphocytes. Presents as skin patches that can progress to plaques and tumors. Usually occurs in "bathing trunk" distribution on buttock, trunk and proximal limbs. More common in men, median age at diagnosis in 50s
Mycosis fungoides is a type of T-cell lymphoma affecting skin. Most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, affecting 3.6 cases per million in US. Disease typically develops in adulthood, sometimes in childhood
Protocol covers relapsed/refractory lymphoma and CNS lymphoma treatment. Requires histology confirmation and comprehensive pre-treatment assessment. Patients must have adequate information and consent before treatment
H. pylori infection linked to gastric carcinoma risk. Multiple studies show association between H. pylori and gastric cancer. Gastric cancer incidence varies by region and ethnicity. H. pylori eradication reduces gastric cancer incidence
MALT is a diffuse lymphoid tissue system found in various body mucosal sites. Contains lymphocytes, plasma cells, dendritic cells and macrophages. Makes up about 50% of human body's lymphoid tissue. Appendix plays key role in immune responses and pathogen regulation