Aim & Objective: To report an unusual case of MALT Lymphoma of Base of Tongue
Introduction: It’s a distinct type of non hodgkins lymphoma involving extralymphoidal lymph tissue. MALT lymphoma of head and neck is second most common after gastrointestinal tract; however, MALT lymphoma of base of tongue is an unusual entity.
Case Report: 50yr old female presented with dysphagia. CT scan showed 20x24 mm lesion involving base of tongue. The immunohistochemistry was consistent with MALT lymphoma (CD20+, CD2−, CD79a+, CD43+). PETCT revealed metabolically active lesion of 19x36mm in base of tongue (SUV max 7.2). Involved site radiotherapy was offered with IMRT modality upto 30Gy.
Results: Patient was advised for follow up after 4 weeks and PET CT imaging that showed no uptake in the region with complete response.
Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, ours is the seventh reported case. Radiotherapy offers durable control of the disease.
MALT Lymphoma, IMRT
