A case of MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma occurring in the rectum

Authors
Orita, M Yamashita, K Okino, M Enoki, T Noshima, S Morita, N Esato, K
Citation
M. Orita et al., A case of MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma occurring in the rectum, HEP-GASTRO, 46(28), 1999, pp. 2352-2354
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology","da verificare
Journal title
HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
ISSN journal
01726390 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
28
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2352 - 2354
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-6390(199907/08)46:28<2352:ACOM(L>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A case of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the rectum i s reported. A 64 year-old woman was referred to us for the evaluation of occult blood i n the stool. A hard mass was palpable on digital examination. Biopsy specim ens revealed a histologic picture compatible with MALT lymphoma. Abdominope rineal excision of the rectum was carried out. Chemotherapy was not performed, and the post-operative course was uneventfu l, with no evidence of recurrence for 2 years and II months. Surgical resec tion is an effective therapy for MALT lymphoma of the rectum.