Pediatric extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma presenting as amyloidosis in minor salivary glands: a case report and review of the literature

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2013 Apr;35(3):e130-3. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3182826656.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of an extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (EMZL) arising in the labial minor salivary gland in an immunocompetent 11-year-old boy. The initial histopathologic review favored localized amyloidosis. However, further evaluation supported the diagnosis of low-grade B-cell lymphoma with plasmacytic differentiation, surrounded by deposits of AL κ-type amyloid. Clinical management consisted of excision with no recurrence at 1-year follow-up. This case demonstrates that a diagnosis of lymphoma must be considered in cases of amyloidosis associated with minor salivary gland involvement, even in children. In addition, we provide a literature review of extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma arising in salivary glands.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / diagnosis*
  • Amyloidosis / surgery
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lip Neoplasms / complications
  • Lip Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lip Neoplasms / surgery
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / complications
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / surgery
  • Male
  • Review Literature as Topic
  • Salivary Glands, Minor / pathology*