MALT lymphoma

Definition

An indolent, extranodal type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma composed of small B-lymphocytes (centrocyte-like cells). The gastrointestinal tract is the most common site of involvement. Other common sites of involvement include lung, head and neck, ocular adnexae, skin, thyroid, and breast. Gastric involvement is associated with the presence of H. pylori infection. (WHO, 2001)

Also known as Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT-lymphoma), Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, Immunocytoma, lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, lymphoma, MALT, somatic, MALT lymphoma, MALT-lymphoma, MALToma, mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue lymphoma, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050909 per MONDO
• ICD10CM C88.4 per MONDO
• ICD9 202.80 per MONDO
• NCIT C3898 per MONDO
• OMIM 137245 per MONDO
• Orphanet 52417 per MONDO
• SCTID 277622004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0242647 per MONDO

Affected Organs