Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the small intestine

The following article describes the case of MALT lymphoma of the small intestine of a woman. The malignant tumors of the small intestine are rare diseases. Symptoms of MALT lymphoma are insignificant, so additional diagnosis methods are required. Aim. The goal of the research is to inform about special features of diagnostics and treatment of the given disease for the patient, treated with operation of small intestine resection followed by anti-helicobacter and cytostatic therapy. Methods and results. The kind of the tumor was identified after data of the histopathological and immunohistochemical stuudies had been received. Sternal punction conduction is necessary in order to exclude a leukemization and identification of the process stage. Conclusion. The given clinical case proves the necessity of the organ resection in order to identify the diagnosis of a rare localization of MALT lymphoma in the small intestine for its further correct treatment to improve the prognosis of the disease