Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the bladder: Case report

Abstract

We report the cases of patient with primary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the bladder who successfully treated with local radiation therapy after transurethral resection of the bladder tumor. She maintains good activity of daily living without relapse. We recommend this strategy for localized MALT lymphoma of the bladder, because it provide better quality of life for elderly patients.

Rare primary bladder mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma: A case report and review of literature

“…Six patients achieved significant results after antibiotic treatment ( 11 , 13 , 25 , 30 – 32 ). Eleven patients underwent some surgery with or without chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy ( 3 – 5 , 10 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 33 – 35 ). The majority of patients ( 11 ) received chemotherapy either alone ( 30 ) or in combination with radiotherapy ( 22 ) ( Table 1 ).…”