Chlamydia psittaci in ocular adnexa MALT lymphoma: a possible role in lymphomagenesis and a different geographical distribution

Chlamydia psittaci in ocular adnexa MALT lymphoma: a possible role in lymphomagenesis and a different geographical distribution

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Ocular adnexa MALT-lymphomas represent approximatively 5-15% of all extranodal lymphomas. Almost 75% of OAMLs are localized in orbital fat, while 25% of cases involves conjunctive. MALT-lymphomas often recognize specific environmental factors responsible of lymph...

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Main Authors: Collina Francesca, De Chiara Anna, De Renzo Amalia, De Rosa Gaetano, Botti Gerardo, Franco Renato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Subjects:
Chlamydia psittaci
Ocular Adnexa
MALT lymphoma
t(14;18)
bcl10
Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/7/1/8

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