Primary thyroid mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue marginal zone lymphoma in a 46-year-old female: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is an extremely rare form of thyroid malignancy, merely accounting for 2-5% of all cases. Owing to its low incidence and the absence of concrete clinical manifestations, PTL is frequently misdiagnosed as thyroiditis or thyroid cancer, thereby presenting a significant hurdle to accurate diagnosis.

Case description

This case study centered around a 46-year-old female patient. We meticulously detailed the diagnosis and treatment process of her primary thyroid mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) marginal zone lymphoma. Although ultrasonography can preliminarily flag suspected cases, a histopathologic biopsy remains indispensable for a conclusive diagnosis. In terms of treatment, surgery is only recommended under specific circumstanc

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11826250 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature