MALT lymphoma of the left biceps muscle: a rare case with an interesting presentation

Yonal-Hindilerden, İPEK; Hindilerden, Fehmi; Dogan, Ibrahim; Nalcaci, Meliha

doi:10.1186/s40064-016-2880-3

MALT lymphoma of the left biceps muscle: a rare case with an interesting presentation

Yonal-Hindilerden I., Hindilerden F., Dogan I. O., Nalcaci M.

SPRINGERPLUS, vol.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 5
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1186/s40064-016-2880-3
Journal Name: SPRINGERPLUS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), also called mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma accounts for 7-8 % of non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) and most commonly involves the stomach. However, muscle involvement is very rare.