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.
Also Known As:
MALT Lymphoma; Lymphoma, Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue; Lymphoma, MALT; Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone; Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue; Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma; Lymphoma of Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue; Lymphomas, MALT; MALT Lymphomas; Marginal Zone B Cell Lymphoma; Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma; Lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue