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====6) MALT Lymphoma of the Breast==== | ====6) MALT Lymphoma of the Breast==== | ||
*Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the breast include:<ref name=sympmalylymmnoingastry>Non-gastric lymphomas – causes, symptoms and treatments. Lymphoma association 2016. https://www.lymphomas.org.uk/sites/default/files/pdfs/Non-Gastric-malt-lymphoma.pdf. Accessed on January 28, 2016</ref> | *Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the breast include:<ref name=sympmalylymmnoingastry>Non-gastric lymphomas – causes, symptoms and treatments. Lymphoma association 2016. https://www.lymphomas.org.uk/sites/default/files/pdfs/Non-Gastric-malt-lymphoma.pdf. Accessed on January 28, 2016</ref> | ||
:*Single to multiple, painful, | :*[[Breast lumps|Single to multiple, painful, lump(s) in the outer parts of the breast]] | ||
====7) MALT Lymphoma of the Thyroid==== | ====7) MALT Lymphoma of the Thyroid==== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
History
- When evaluating a patient for MALT lymphoma, you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (onset, duration, and progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough family and past medical history review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history include:[1][2]
- Review of common associated conditions such as H. pyroli associated gastritis and autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and Celiac disease
Symptoms
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma depend on the location of the tumor: gastric and non gastric.[3]
Gastric MALT Lymphoma
Non Gastric MALT Lymphoma
1) MALT Lymphoma of the Lung
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the lung include:[5]
- Most of the cases are asymptomatic
- Cough with blood in sputum
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Weight loss
2) MALT Lymphoma of the Orbit
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the orbit include:[6]
- Lump in the superior lateral quadrant of the orbit
- Drooping of the eyelids
- Double vision
- Abnormal ocular movements
- "Salmon red patch" of swollen conjunctiva (25%)
3) MALT Lymphoma of the Skin
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the skin include:[5]
- Single to multiple red–brown lumps or flat, discoloured areas on the back or extremities, can be itchy
4) MALT Lymphoma of the Bowel
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the bowel include:[5]
5) MALT Lymphoma of the Urinary Tract
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the urinary tract include:[5]
6) MALT Lymphoma of the Breast
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the breast include:[5]
7) MALT Lymphoma of the Thyroid
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the thyroid gland include:[5]
- Lump in the neck
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hoarseness in voice
8) MALT Lymphoma of the Salivary Gland
- Symptoms of MALT lymphoma of the salivary gland include:[5]
- Lump in the salivary gland (i.e., in front of the ear or at the angle of the jaw)
References
- ↑ Risks of Extranodal marginal zone of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma). Canadian Cancer Society 2016. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/types-of-nhl/malt-lymphoma/?region=on. Accessed on January 25, 2016
- ↑ Kinkade, Zoe; Esan, Olukemi A.; Rosado, Flavia G.; Craig, Michael; Vos, Jeffrey A. (2015). "Ileal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma presenting with small bowel obstruction: a case report". Diagnostic Pathology. 10 (1). doi:10.1186/s13000-015-0353-6. ISSN 1746-1596.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Symptoms of MALT lymphoma. Cancer research UK 2016. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/about/types/mucosaassociated-lymphoid-tissue-lymphoma. Accessed on January 28, 2016
- ↑ Signs and symptoms of gastric lymphoma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_lymphoma. Accessed on January 28, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Non-gastric lymphomas – causes, symptoms and treatments. Lymphoma association 2016. https://www.lymphomas.org.uk/sites/default/files/pdfs/Non-Gastric-malt-lymphoma.pdf. Accessed on January 28, 2016
- ↑ Clinical presentation of orbital lymphoma. Dr Craig Hacking and A.Prof Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2016. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/orbital-lymphoma. Accessed on January 28, 2016