Pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma and myasthenia gravis. A case report

Haematologica. 1998 Apr;83(4):381-2.

Abstract

We describe a low-grade, MALT-lymphoma with multiple, unusually large opacities involving both the lungs in a woman suffering from myasthenia gravis. Unlike other autoimmune diseases, myasthenia gravis has never been associated with MALT-lymphoma thus far. After cyclophosphamide treatment, a complete detersion of the pulmonary opacities was obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Myasthenia Gravis / complications*