title: Primary MALT Type Skin Lymphoma-Is 'Wait and See' a Possible Strategy?
abstract: Primary cutaneous lymphomas are the second most common site of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A specifically type named extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomas are indolent low-grade neoplasma.We report a case of a 42-year-old white man with multiple subcutaneous tumors located on the trunk and neck. The histopathological exam showed a non-epidermotropic, dense lymphocytic infiltrate. Histologic, immunohistochemical and cytologenetic analysis diagnosed primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma MALT type. Investigation for other extranodal MALT lymphoma gastrointestinal tract, lung, salivary and thyroid glands was negative. The patient refused radiotherapy, but he accepted every 6 months close follow-up. Over a seven years period, we noticed a progressively disappearance of the skin lesions.The necessity of aggressive treatment of this disease with excellent prognosis is discussed.The treatment necessity of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma MALT type is discussed.
authors: Dermatology Department, Private Practice, Thessaloniki, Greece.
authors: Florentina Silvia
authors: FS
authors: Delli
authors: Thomas
authors: T
authors: Zaraboukas
authors: Ioanna
authors: I
authors: Mandekou-Lefaki