MALT lymphoma of labial minor salivary gland in an immunocompetent child with a gastric Helicobacter pylori infection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a pediatric case of a mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the labial minor salivary gland in an immunocompetent patient. Chronic gastritis with Helicobacter pylori was disclosed and managed with antibiotic therapy. With eradication of Helicobacter pylori there was complete remission of the lymphoma.
Medical subject headings
- Gastritis
- Helicobacter Infections
- Helicobacter pylori
- Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms