Treatment and clinicopathologic analysis of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the salivary glands.
- Author:
Qian LI
1
;
Qin-sheng LAI
;
Quan-cai CUI
;
Wei-xun ZHOU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Female; Humans; Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone; diagnosis; pathology; therapy; Middle Aged; Parotid Neoplasms; diagnosis; pathology; therapy; Prognosis; Submandibular Gland Neoplasms; diagnosis; pathology; therapy
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2003;25(2):214-217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo further understanding of lymphoma of salivary gland through clinicopathologic analysis.
METHODSClinical findings, pathologic features, clinical staging, therapy and prognosis of 4 cases were reviewed and clinically analysed.
RESULTSDifferent treatment were received by the 4 patients, one had stage IIIA disease and three had stage IE disease. All patients got their illness completely remitted.
CONCLUSIONMucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the salivary glands is an indolent disease. Different treatments can all result in prolonged remission, and it has better outcome than other NHL.
