Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone

Synonyms

Lymphoma of Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Lymphoma, MALT

Lymphoma, Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Lymphomas, MALT

MALT Lymphoma

MALT Lymphomas

Marginal Zone B Cell Lymphoma

Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma

Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma

Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma

Extranodal lymphoma of lymphoid tissue associated with mucosa that is in contact with exogenous antigens. Many of the sites of these lymphomas, such as the stomach, salivary gland, and thyroid, are normally devoid of lymphoid tissue. They acquire mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) type as a result of an immunologically mediated disorder.