Clinical and pathological characteristics of pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma: a case report

Introduction: Pulmonarymucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (P-MALT) lymphomais a relative rare pulmonary disease. The purpose of our report is to characterize the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of P-MALT lymphoma. Case report: We reported a case with a history of cough, expectoration, night sweat and multiple lung nodules on chest computer tomography. The pathological analysis of the lung biopsy through VATS demonstrated P-MALT lymphoma. The patient did not take any further treatment. During the following up after the surgery, no changes of symptoms and radiological presentation were detected. Discussions: P-MALT lymphoma is a relative rare entity and could be easily misdiagnosed. A proper diagnosis could be established by pathological examination on lung biopsy samples. The disease progresses slowly and patients can benefit from chemical and surgical therapy.