Primary malt lymphoma of the tongue

Primitive malignant lymphoma mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) on the tongue are rare entities. We report here a case of an old woman (80 years old) with a tumor in the dorsum of the tongue, which was histologically diagnosed as an extra-nodal marginal B cell lymphoma. An inflammatory reactio...

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Published inMedicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal Vol. 9; no. 5; pp. 461 - 3; 459-61
Main Authors Goteri, Gaia, Ascani, Giuliano, Filosa, Alessandra, Rubini, Corrado, Olay, Sonsoles, Balercia, Paolo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Spanish
Published Spain 01.11.2004
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone - pathology
Tongue Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Primitive malignant lymphoma mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) on the tongue are rare entities. We report here a case of an old woman (80 years old) with a tumor in the dorsum of the tongue, which was histologically diagnosed as an extra-nodal marginal B cell lymphoma. An inflammatory reaction resembling myoepithelial sialoadenitis was observed in the minor salivary glands adjacent at the tumour, suggesting a possible derivation of the lymphoma from a previous reactive process of unknown origin.
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ISSN:1698-4447