Klin Onkol 2002; 15(2): 47-57.
Summary: Primary lymphomas of the gastrointestinal tract represent a special type of tumours, that may stay localized for a long time in the affected organ. This is a special feature of lymphomas arising from mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, initial stages of which often depens on antigen stimulation by Helicobacter pylori. This review describes some peculiarities in the pathogenesis and clinical course of the disease and stresses the need of special approach to the classification, diagnostics and staging that have greater impact on optimal therapy.
