A Case Report of Non-Hodgkin Low-Grade B cell MALT (Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue) Lymphoma Presenting as a Suspected Endodontic Lesion

Extranodal MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is a rare oral disease. This case report describes a 71- year old female who presented for endodontic evaluation and treatment for a right posterior palatal swelling. The case details the evaluation and diagnostic processes and treatment course. The case report draws attention to the importance of performing a biopsy, having proper sampling, and the additional steps sometimes required to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. This case report is the first to document a definitive low-grade B cell MALT lymphoma mimicking endodontic pathology.
Source: Journal of Endodontics - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Case Report/Clinical Techniques Source Type: research