2007
High Resolution Array-CGH in Splenic Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma: Correlation of Copy Number Imbalances with HCV Status and Prognostic Categories.
Novara F, Arcaini L, Merli M, Passamonti F, Zibellini S, Montanari F, Rizzi S, Rumi E, Pascutto C, Paulli M, Zuffardi O, Lazzarino M. High Resolution Array-CGH in Splenic Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma: Correlation of Copy Number Imbalances with HCV Status and Prognostic Categories. Blood 2007, 110: 2620. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v110.11.2620.2620.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSplenic marginal zone B-cell lymphomaMarginal zone B-cell lymphomaPrognostic categoriesNumber of CNAsB-cell lymphomaCopy number alterationsHCV casesVillous lymphocytesGenetic alterationsAdverse prognostic factorRecent multicentre studyPeripheral blood lymphocytesDifferent prognostic categoriesFrequent copy number alterationsGroups of ptsImmunoglobulin variable heavy chain genesSpecific genetic abnormalitiesSpecific genetic alterationsVariable heavy chain genesAutoimmune backgroundHCV infectionHCV statusPrognostic factorsClinical featuresMulticentre study
2006
Prevalence of HCV infection in nongastric marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT
Arcaini L, Burcheri S, Rossi A, Paulli M, Bruno R, Passamonti F, Brusamolino E, Molteni A, Pulsoni A, Cox M, Orsucci L, Fabbri A, Frezzato M, Voso M, Zaja F, Montanari F, Merli M, Pascutto C, Morra E, Cortelazzo S, Lazzarino M. Prevalence of HCV infection in nongastric marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT. Annals Of Oncology 2006, 18: 346-350. PMID: 17071937, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdl388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHCV-positive patientsMarginal zone B-cell lymphomaHCV-negative patientsEvent-free survivalHCV infectionMarginal zone lymphomaB-cell lymphomaOverall survivalHigh prevalenceMost HCV-positive patientsHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionBone marrow involvementOverall response rateMALT sitesHCV serostatusAdvanced diseasePresenting featuresHCV serologyMarrow involvementOrgan involvementPoor OSAntiviral treatmentIndolent courseHistological diagnosis