Extranodal MALT Lymphoma of the Right Triceps Muscle following Influenza Vaccine Injection: A Rare Case with an Interesting Presentation. (9th June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Edwards-Bennett, S. M.; Straus, D.; Athanasian, E. A.; Yahalom, J.
• Other Names: Pekrun A. Academic Editor.; Reman O. Academic Editor.; Wachowicz B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN hematology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-06-09
• Subjects: Hematology -- Periodicals; Hematologic Diseases; Hematology; Hematology; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.15
• DOI: 10.5402/2011/617293
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-441X

Abstract

Abstract : The study describes a case of a 67-year-old female who developed a Stage I E marginal zone lymphoma of the right triceps muscle 1 month after influenza vaccination at the same site. She was treated with single modality, involved field radiation therapy (IFRT) to 4000 cGy in 20 fractions with excellent response and no evidence of disease after one year followup.