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Primary MALT lymphoma of lacrimal gland in association with Sjögren syndrome: assessment with MR imaging [YMJ]
YMJ. 2008; 2(5): 29-32

Primary MALT lymphoma of lacrimal gland in association with Sjögren syndrome: assessment with MR imaging

Ozgur Kilickesmez1, Neslihan Tasdelen1, Bengi Gurses1, Zafer Aksit1, Mutlu Cihangiroglu1, Nevzat Gurmen1
Yeditepe University Hospital, Department of Radiology

We describe the case of a Sjögren syndrome presented with bilateral lacrimal gland enlargement. The histopathological examination revealed MALT lymphoma on one side and lymphoepitelial disease on the other side. The discrimination of these two entities was not possible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However the involvement was clearly shown. Patients with Sjögren syndrome are at increased risk of lymphoma development. MRI clearly depicts the orbital involvement and should be the first diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of orbital imaging in these patients.

Keywords: MALT lymphoma, MRI.

Sjögren Sendromuyla Birlikte Görülen Lakrimal Gland Lenfoması: MR ile Değerlendirme

Ozgur Kilickesmez1, Neslihan Tasdelen1, Bengi Gurses1, Zafer Aksit1, Mutlu Cihangiroglu1, Nevzat Gurmen1
Yeditepe University Hospital, Department of Radiology

Bu olgu sunumunda Sjögren sendromlu olgudaki bilateral lakrimal gland büyümesini tanımladık. Histopatolojik değerlendirmede bir tarafta MALT lenfoma, diğerinde lenfoepitelyal hastalık tutulumu belirlendi. Bu iki antite manyetik rezonans görüntüleme (MRG) ile ayırt edilemedi, ancak tutulum net bir sekilde belliydi. Sjögren sendromlu olgular lenfoma gelisimi açısından artmıs bir riske sahiptir. MRG orbital tutulumu açık bir sekilde belirler ve orbital görüntülemede ilk tercih edilecek yöntem olmalıdır.

Anahtar Kelimeler: MALT lenfoma, MRG.

Ozgur Kilickesmez, Neslihan Tasdelen, Bengi Gurses, Zafer Aksit, Mutlu Cihangiroglu, Nevzat Gurmen. Primary MALT lymphoma of lacrimal gland in association with Sjögren syndrome: assessment with MR imaging. YMJ. 2008; 2(5): 29-32
Manuscript Language: English
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