Gastric carcinoma with lymphoid stroma: association with Epstein virus genome demonstrated by PCR (original) (raw)

Gastric carcinoma with lymphoid stroma is a rare type of gastric cancer characterized by a dense infiltration of lymphocytes. This report examines a case of gastric carcinoma with lymphoid stroma in a 55-year-old female patient, highlighting the correlation with Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). Using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), EBV DNA was successfully detected in the tumor, supporting previous findings that suggest a significant association between EBV and this type of gastric carcinoma. Furthermore, the study discusses the role of the immune response in prognosis and the potential mechanisms of EBV involvement in oncogenesis.