Recurrent Pneumonia Revealing a Primary Lung Lymphoma Type BALT

Abstract

Primary pulmonary lymphomas of MALT type (BALT) are rare and their therapeutic management is very heterogeneous but reflects the data of the literature. We report the case of a patient who presented for several months recurrent pneumonia and rebellious to antibiotics. A scano-guided biopsy with anatomo-pathological study allowed making the diagnosis. An immuno-chemotherapy with monoclonal antibodies and single-agent chemotherapy has achieved a good response.