A Case of Multifocal MALT Lymphoma in Salivary Glands.
- Author:
Hyang Ae SHIN
1
;
Hison KAHNG
;
Eun HWANG
;
Chul Ho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. ostium@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Salivary gland;
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma;
Multifocal
- MeSH:
Lymphoid Tissue;
Lymphoma;
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone;
Parotid Gland;
Salivary Glands;
Salivary Glands, Minor;
Sublingual Gland;
Submandibular Gland
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(12):1166-1169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary malignant lymphomas of the salivary glands are uncommon. The parotid gland was most frequently involved, followed by the submandibular gland, minor salivary glands and sublingual gland. The most common subtype is mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. MALT lymphoma is a relatively indolent disease and tends to remain localized for prolonged period of time. But, we experienced a case of a multifocal salivary MALT lymphoma involving both parotid glands and right submandibular gland during its progression of disease. We report a case with a review of the literature.
