Guide To The Different Types Of Lymphoma

MALT Lymphoma

MALT lymphoma affects the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues in the lymphatic system. Like follicular lymphoma, it is a slow-growing type of lymphoma. It is the third most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and accounts for 8 percent of cases. It is most common in individuals over 60 years old, but can appear at any age. H. pylori infection is a serious risk factor for this type of lymphoma.

The tissues it affects are located in the salivary and thyroid glands, as well as the gastrointestinal tract. MALT lymphoma is most common in the stomach, with over 70 percent of its cases appearing here. Antibiotics are the most common treatment for MALT lymphoma that appears in the stomach. Chemotherapy is reserved for advanced stages of this lymphoma, and cases that occur in other body parts are typically treated with radiation or surgery.