Thyroid gland mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
Thyroid gland mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
Definition
An extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma arising from mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue in the thyroid gland. The vast majority of cases are associated with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.
Also known as thyroid MALT lymphoma, thyroid mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lymphoid system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |