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ArticleThe Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi2024

A Case of Esophageal MALT Lymphoma Mimicking a Subepithelial Tumor.

Ha Eun Lee, Gwang Ha Kim, Min Ji Kim, Kyung Bin Kim, Dong Chan Joo, Hye Kyung Jeon, Moon Won Lee, Bong Eun Lee

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Article in The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ha Eun LeeDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Gwang Ha KimDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9721-5734
Min Ji KimDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Kyung Bin KimDepartment of Pathology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Dong Chan JooDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Hye Kyung JeonDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Moon Won LeeDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Bong Eun LeeDivision of Gastroenterology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Pusan National University Hospital · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma, also known as extranodal marginal zone lymphoma, is a low-grade B-cell lymphoma that can develop in the mucosal layer of various organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, salivary glands, lungs, and skin. The most common site is the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach. On the other hand, primary esophageal lymphomas are extremely rare. MALT lymphomas can undergo histological transformation into more aggressive B-cell lymphomas, such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, resulting in a poor prognosis. This paper reports a rare case of primary esophageal MALT lymphoma mimicking a subepithelial tumor located in the lower esophagus that was treated successfully with radiotherapy. MALT lymphoma should be included in a differential diagnosis when subepithelial tumors are found in the esophagus, particularly if endoscopic ultrasonography reveals the tumor to be located in the deep mucosal and submucosal layers. Following the precise diagnosis, accurate staging and appropriate treatment are crucial. Regular follow-up is necessary to assess the possibility of recurrence or transformation to high-grade lymphoma.

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EndosonographyEsophageal NeoplasmsLymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal ZoneTomography, X-Ray ComputedDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansMaleMiddle AgedEndoscopic ultrasonographyEsophagusLymphomaSubepithelial tumor

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PMID38659252
PMCPMC12285394
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