Primary Lymphoma of Pancreatic Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)
10.3904/kjm.2019.94.5.443
- Author:
Jiwoo LEE
1
;
So Hye NAM
;
Jang Ho LEE
;
Dong Ryeol YOO
;
Jin Hee KIM
;
Mee Jeong KIM
;
Myung Hwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mhkim@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Primary pancreatic lymphoma;
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma
- MeSH:
Aged;
Biopsy;
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Female;
Head;
Humans;
Incidence;
Lymphoid Tissue;
Lymphoma;
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone;
Melena
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2019;94(5):443-448
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary lymphoma of pancreatic mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) is extremely rare. Initial suspicion of primary pancreatic lymphoma is hampered by its low incidence. However, it should always be included in a differential diagnosis of pancreatic mass with unusual features, because an accurate diagnosis can avoid unnecessary surgical intervention. A 70-year-old woman presented with melena associated with a mass on the pancreatic head. Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided core-needle biopsy of the pancreatic mass revealed MALT lymphoma. The patient is currently undergoing radiation therapy. We present a case of primary lymphoma of the pancreatic MALT with a review of the literature.
