A Case of Primary Hepatic Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) type Treated by Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Literature Review.

Abstract

BackgroundPrimary hepatic mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is an extremely rare liver malignancy and is usually lack characteristic imaging findings, which is often misdiagnosed. Case presentationThe present study reports a case of a 63-year-old woman diagnosed with primary hepatic extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT type. The patient received the needle biopsy and radiofrequency ablation and has not shown relapse up for the following 12 months.ConclusionsThis case is reported for its rarity and the treatment for this patient is unique and effective. Our case provides a new option for the treatment of hepatic MALT lymphoma. We also present our findings from a systematic review to improve our current understanding of the disease.