Diagnostic challenges and management strategies of pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma: a case report and literature review
This case illustrates the important role of advanced biopsy techniques, such as EBUS-TBCB, in acquiring sufficient tissue for diagnosing pulmonary MALT lymphoma when conventional methods fail. It further underscores the <sup>68</sup>Ga-CXCR4-targeted PET/CT for precise staging. Despite the advanced stage, the indolent nature of MALT lymphoma often allows for a plan of active surveillance in selected asymptomatic patients, emphasizing the crucial role of a multidisciplinary, risk-adapted strategy.
Authors
- B Yang
- Jian Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4214-6695)
- Yang Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6991-9010)
Institutions
- Neijiang Normal University (CN)
- The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1719542
- Primary Topic
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00