18th July 2023

A 45-year-old woman with a history of liver cirrhosis secondary to chronic hepatitis B and delta co-infection is awaiting liver transplantation

A 45-year-old woman with a history of liver cirrhosis secondary to chronic hepatitis B and delta co-infection is awaiting liver transplantation. She is being treated with entecavir. She undergoes a routine surveillance endoscopy for gastric and oesophageal varices. During her endoscopy, the gastroenterologist notices a patch of abnormal mucosa and biopsies the area. The results of the biopsy are consistent with gastric MALT-lymphoma.

Which of the following is likely to be the first line treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.