Primary MALT Type Skin Lymphoma—Is ‘Wait and See’ a Possible Strategy?
2008
Case Report of Primary Cutaneous MALT Type Skin Lymphoma
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Delli Florentina Silvia, Zaraboukas Thomas, Mandekou-Lefaki Ioanna
Primary Institution: Private Practice, Thessaloniki, Greece
Hypothesis
Is 'Wait and See' a Possible Strategy for treating primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma MALT type?
Conclusion
In selected cases of MALT-type PCBCL, a 'wait and see' strategy with close follow-up may be effective.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had multiple skin lesions diagnosed as primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma MALT type.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis with no evidence of other MALT lymphomas.
- Over seven years, the skin lesions progressively disappeared without treatment.
Takeaway
A man had skin lumps that went away on their own over seven years without treatment, showing that sometimes doctors can just watch and wait.
Methodology
Case report detailing clinical and histopathological findings over a seven-year follow-up.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
42-year-old white male.
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