[Treatment and clinicopathologic analysis of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the salivary glands]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2003 Apr;25(2):214-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To further understanding of lymphoma of salivary gland through clinicopathologic analysis.

Methods: Clinical findings, pathologic features, clinical staging, therapy and prognosis of 4 cases were reviewed and clinically analysed.

Results: Different treatment were received by the 4 patients, one had stage IIIA disease and three had stage IE disease. All patients got their illness completely remitted.

Conclusion: Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the salivary glands is an indolent disease. Different treatments can all result in prolonged remission, and it has better outcome than other NHL.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / pathology
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Parotid Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Parotid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Parotid Neoplasms / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / therapy