MALT lymphoma

MALT lymphoma
Endoscopic image of gastric MALT lymphoma taken in body of stomach in patient who presented with upper GI hemorrhage. Appearance is similar to gastric ulcer with adherent clot.
SpecialtyOncology 

MALT lymphoma (also called MALToma, Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma or Extra Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma) a form of lymphoma involving the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), frequently of the stomach, but virtually any mucosal site can be affected, including breasts. It is a cancer originating from B cells in the marginal zone of the MALT.

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