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Pulmonary MALT lymphoma can present as diffuse lung infiltrates and should be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients with non-resolving ground-glass opacities unresponsive to standard therapies. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This case emphasizes the need to consider pulmonary MALT lymphoma when faced with diffuse lung opacities that do not resolve.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

A80-4-26 When Opacities Hide a Lymphoma: A Rare Case of Diffuse Pulmonary MALT Lymphoma

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GGG GelagutashviliBethlehem University DSD M StahlneckerBethlehem University

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Case report highlights diagnostic complexity of pulmonary MALT lymphoma in an elderly woman.

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This case emphasizes the need to consider pulmonary MALT lymphoma when faced with diffuse lung opacities that do not resolve.
Presented a case of a 76-year-old woman with respiratory failure and non-resolving opacities.
Used CT angiogram and bronchoscopy with biopsy to diagnose MALT lymphoma.
Implemented lenalidomide and rituximab for treatment.
Initial chest CT showed diffuse alveolar and ground-glass consolidations.
Post-biopsy confirmed MALT lymphoma diagnosis.
Early tissue diagnosis aimed to prevent misdiagnosis and improve treatment outcomes.

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Gelagutashvili et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4fecf03e14405aa9b5bc https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.3744

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A80-4-26 When Opacities Hide a Lymphoma: A Rare Case of Diffuse Pulmonary MALT Lymphoma

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A80-4-26 When Opacities Hide a Lymphoma: A Rare Case of Diffuse Pulmonary MALT Lymphoma

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