Malignant lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)--consecutive unusual manifestation in the rectum and gingiva.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) are characterized by a preferential mucosal manifestation. Each organ system may be involved. Exclusively local growth is usually treated with surgical tumour reduction, combined with radiotherapy. In cases of tumour dissemination, chemotherapy is warranted. Follow-up should be performed closely. This case report highlights an unexpected recurrence of NHL in the oral MALT, four years after primary manifestation in the rectum.
Bschorer
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Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tübingen, Germany.
Lingenfelser
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T
Kaiserling
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E
Schwenzer
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N
D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D016400:Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Immunoblastic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy