A solitary rectal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. (22nd July 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Samee, A; Rukin, N; Siddiqui, I; Halliday, M; Farmer, M
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2010
• Publication Date: 2010-07-22
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.01.2010.2649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) is a type of extra nodal malignant lymphoma seen in organs such as the stomach, thyroid and salivary glands. Furthermore, occurrence of colorectal MALT lymphoma is extremely rare. We report a case of a solitary rectal MALT lymphoma treated by surgical resection and radiotherapy. Lymphoma should be considered as a rare differential diagnosis when dealing with large bowel pathology. We would advocate the use of surgery as a primary treatment option for a medically fit patient.