Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue(MALT) Lymphoma of Palatine Tonsil

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2007;23(2):174-177.
Published online November 30, 2007.

Young Do Jang;Yong Man Lee;Cheon Hwan Oh

구개편도에서 발생한 MALT 림프종 1례

장영도;이용만;오천환

Abstract

Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue(MALT) lymphoma is the most common extranodal B cell lymphoma among peripheral one. Although palatine tonsil is common origin among Waldeyer’s ring, there is no presented case in Korea. This lymphoma is known to be less invasive than other subtype of low grade B cell Non-Hod-gkin lymphoma. Because MALT lymphoma has a tendency of localizing one area for a long time, there are many cases treated by local treatment like radiotherapy, or local excision and radiotherapy. We report a case of MALT lymphoma originated from left tonsil.

Key Words: MALT lymphoma, Palatine tonsil, MALT 림프종