Conjunctival MALT Lymphoma: Case Report
TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI, vol.32, no.5, pp.1440-1444, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.5336/medsci.2010-22352
- Journal Name: TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1440-1444
- Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma (marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT according to the World Health Organization classification) is one of the low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. The majority of nonHodgkin's lymphomas of the ocular adnexa are extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomas of the mucosa associated lymphoid tissue, also known as MALT lymphoma. In 8% of cases, it arises from the conjunctiva. Lymphoid tumors of the conjunctiva may appear as isolated neoplasms or a part of a systemic disease. In this study, we presented a case of primary conjunctival lymphoma and discussed the etiology, diagnosis and treatment with reference to previous studies and reviews.