A case of pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma in a patient with a history of idiopathic lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (iLIP)
We report a rare case of MALT lymphoma that developed 9 years after the diagnosis of LIP. Since LIP can undergo malignant transformation into EMZL, it is important to be aware of this possibility. Differentiating between the two diseases onthe basis ofclinical and imaging findings is challenging, so biopsytechniques, such as transbronchial biopsy, CT-guided needle aspiration biopsy, and surgical resection, are essential. While surgery is the standard treatment for primary pulmonary lymphoma, observation is a viable option, as it provides results comparable to those of other treatment approaches.
Authors
- Satoshi Fumimoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0282-5371)
- Kaoru Ochi
- Takahiro Katsumata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0967-1201)
- Katsushi Toyohara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0282-5371)
- Sho Takeda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7908-9797)
- H. Ishihara
- Yuki Shindo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5313-5492)
- Yoshio Ichihashi
- Hiroko Kuwabara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7043-8820)
- Kiyoshi Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6130-0494)
- Nobuharu Hanaoka
- Takuro Morita
Institutions
- Kishiwada City Hospital (JP)
- Yao Tokushukai General Hospital (JP)
- Takatsuki Red Cross Hospital (JP)
- Hokushin General Hospital (JP)
- Municipal Hirakata City Hospital (JP)
- Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Cases
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44215-025-00208-3
- Primary Topic
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00