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ArticleCase reports in oncology

Pulmonary Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma Treated with Radiation Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Paul Armstrong, Patrick Hayden, Michael Jeffers, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Aoife Mcknight, John Armstrong

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Paul ArmstrongMedical Student, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Patrick HaydenConsultant Haematologist, St. James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Michael JeffersConsultant Histopathologist, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Lisa FitzpatrickRadiation therapist, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Aoife McknightRadiation Physicist, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
John ArmstrongConsultant Radiation Oncologist, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Beacon College · USBeaumont Hospital · IESt. James's Hospital · IEUniversity College Dublin · IE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALT lymphoma or MALToma) is a prevalent type of primary pulmonary lymphoma. Typically, the primary therapeutic approaches involve surgery or chemotherapy, although there have been instances of radiation therapy being employed. Case Report: We present a case of pulmonary MALToma that exhibited progression despite rituximab therapy. Subsequently, the patient demonstrated a positive response to radiation therapy. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential efficacy of radiation therapy as a treatment option for pulmonary MALToma, especially in cases where other conventional treatments like rituximab have proven ineffective. Further research and studies are warranted to better understand the role of radiation therapy in managing pulmonary MALToma and to determine optimal treatment strategies for patients with this condition.

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Case reportMucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomaPulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomaRadiation therapy

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PMID38045431
PMCPMC10691828
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