A Case of Multiple Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) Lymphoma of the Colon Identified as Simple Mucosal Discoloration.
10.3346/jkms.2005.20.2.325
- Author:
Yong Guk LEE
1
;
Soong LEE
;
Sang Woo HAN
;
Ji Shin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seonam University School of Medicine, Korea. lsmed@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Colon;
Lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue;
Colonoscopy
- MeSH:
Colonic Neoplasms/*pathology;
Colonoscopy;
Color;
Humans;
Intestinal Mucosa/*pathology;
Lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue/*pathology;
Male;
Middle Aged
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2005;20(2):325-328
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Most colonic multiple mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas are confirmed with a histologic and immunohistochemical staining of the mucosal biopsy specimen obtained during colonoscopic examinations. Endoscopically, colonic MALT lymphomas frequently appear as protruding and/or ulcerative lesions, and there are not so many reports of colonic MALT lymphoma as compared to the frequent reports of MALT lymphoma of stomach. We report a unique case of colonic MALT lymphoma presenting as a simple reddish discoloration of mucosa; this presentation has never been describe before. Our patient was a 47-yr-old male who suffered from tenesmus and mucoid stool. A colonoscopy was accomplished, followed by a histologic examination and we diagnosed a colonic MALT lymphoma. Staging of the disease was done because this was necessary for choosing the modality of treatments. The patient was then treated with polychemotherapy in conjunction with radiation therapy.
