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Primary Spinal Marginal Zone Lymphoma Presenting With Spinal Cord Compression: A Case Report.

Mohammed Amine Guerrouaz, Soufiane Berhili, Mohamed Moukhlissi, Karim Bahhous, Ibrahim Ait Ouaggou, Loubna Mezouar

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mohammed Amine GuerrouazDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Soufiane BerhiliDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Mohamed MoukhlissiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Karim BahhousDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Ibrahim Ait OuaggouDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Loubna MezouarDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.

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Abstract

Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma (EMZL) is an indolent B-cell lymphoma that typically arises in mucosal or extranodal tissues. Spinal involvement is exceptionally rare and may present with spinal cord compression, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report the case of a 70-year-old man who presented with progressive paraparesis following a four-month history of lumbosciatic pain. MRI revealed an epidural and paravertebral mass extending from L2 to L4 with vertebral body destruction and spinal canal invasion. Urgent decompressive laminectomy with subtotal resection was performed. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed EMZL. Staging excluded systemic disease. The patient received adjuvant radiotherapy (24 Gy in 12 fractions) using volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Treatment was well tolerated, with neurological recovery and a good clinical outcome. Spinal EMZL is a rare cause of spinal compression. Accurate diagnosis requires integrated histopathologic and immunophenotypic evaluation. Combined surgical decompression and standard-dose radiotherapy can provide effective local control and favorable outcomes.

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malt lymphomamarginal zone lymphomaradiotherapyspinal compressionspinal lymphoma

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PMID42395200
PMCPMC13325839

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