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 studyRisk of Second Cancer in Nongastric Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphomas of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue: A Population-Based Study from Northern Italy
Arcaini L, Burcheri S, Rossi A, Pascutto C, Passamonti F, Brusamolino E, Paulli M, Orlandi E, Buelli M, Viero P, Lucioni M, Montanari F, Merli M, Cortelazzo S, Lazzarino M. Risk of Second Cancer in Nongastric Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphomas of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue: A Population-Based Study from Northern Italy. Clinical Cancer Research 2007, 13: 182-186. PMID: 17200353, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-06-0703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandardized incidence ratiosMarginal zone B-cell lymphomaIncidence ratiosSecond cancersB-cell lymphomaLymphoid tissueGeneral populationSolid tumorsSkin cancerMucosa associated lymphoid tissueSex-specific incidence ratesSite of cancerNonmelanoma skin cancerMarginal zone lymphomaSitu skin cancersNongastric MALT lymphomasExtranodal sitesAdditional malignanciesPrevious malignancyCancer RegistryComparison of risksSecond tumorMALT lymphomaIncidence rateHematologic diseases
2006
Primary nodal marginal zone B‐cell lymphoma: clinical features and prognostic assessment of a rare disease
Arcaini L, Paulli M, Burcheri S, Rossi A, Spina M, Passamonti F, Lucioni M, Motta T, Canzonieri V, Montanari M, Bonoldi E, Gallamini A, Uziel L, Crugnola M, Ramponi A, Montanari F, Pascutto C, Morra E, Lazzarino M, Linfomi I. Primary nodal marginal zone B‐cell lymphoma: clinical features and prognostic assessment of a rare disease. British Journal Of Haematology 2006, 136: 301-304. PMID: 17233821, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2006.06437.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFollicular Lymphoma International Prognostic IndexOverall survivalClinical featuresPrimary nodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomaHepatitis C virus serologyMarginal zone B-cell lymphomaNodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomaC virus serologyStage IV diseaseWorse overall survivalInternational Prognostic IndexB-cell lymphomaWorse OSPrognostic indexVirus serologyPrognostic assessmentRare diseaseMultivariate analysisLactate dehydrogenaseDiseasePatientsPrognosisLymphomaSerologyClinical Features and Prognostic Assessment of Nodal Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma, a Rare Disease with Follicular-Like Behaviour.
Arcaini L, Paulli M, Burcheri S, Boveri E, Rossi A, Spina M, Passamonti F, Montanari M, Gallamini A, Uziel L, Crugnola M, Montanari F, Pascutto C, Morra E, Lazzarino M. Clinical Features and Prognostic Assessment of Nodal Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma, a Rare Disease with Follicular-Like Behaviour. Blood 2006, 108: 2427. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v108.11.2427.2427.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMarginal zone B-cell lymphomaPrimary nodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomaNodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomaEvent-free survivalB-cell lymphomaShorter event-free survivalPrimary nodal marginal zone lymphomaFLIPI scoreMarginal zone lymphomaNodal marginal zone lymphomaClinical featuresB symptomsHCV serologyOverall survivalBorderline significancePrognostic assessmentLower riskRare diseaseMedian age 63 yearsPeripheral blood involvementAge 63 yearsPositive HCV serologyWorse overall survivalOverall response rateLymph node localizationPrevalence 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