Splenic marginal zone lymphoma associated with hepatitis B virus infection, remission after viral treatment, and splenectomy: A case report and review of the literature

We report the case of a patient diagnosed with a splenic marginal zone lymphoma with a simultaneous finding of hepatitis B virus infection, who responded to antiviral treatment and splenectomy. We highlighted this association described in the literature and its possible causal role, as well as the a...

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Published in:Hematology/oncology and stem cell therapy 2021-06, Vol.14 (2), p.153-155
Main Authors: Ababou, Mounir, Mahtat, El Mehdi, Jennane, Selim, Elmaaroufi, Hicham, Mikdame, Mohammed, Doghmi, Kamal
Format: Article
Language:English
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Splenectomy
Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL)
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Summary:We report the case of a patient diagnosed with a splenic marginal zone lymphoma with a simultaneous finding of hepatitis B virus infection, who responded to antiviral treatment and splenectomy. We highlighted this association described in the literature and its possible causal role, as well as the available therapeutic choices.
ISSN:1658-3876
DOI:10.1016/j.hemonc.2019.05.007