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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2021; 9(22): 6566-6574
Published online Aug 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i22.6566
Published online Aug 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i22.6566
Primary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma in the midbrain: A case report
Yong-Rui Zhao, Jian-Kun Xu, Department of Radiation Oncology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Rong-Hua Hu, Department of Hematology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Rui Wu, Department of Pathology, Peking University Third Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
Author contributions: Zhao YR carried out the literature search and image and data collection, and drafted the manuscript; Hu RH reviewed the literature and drafted the manuscript; Wu R was the pathologist involved in the case, reviewed the literature, and drafted the manuscript; Xu JK made substantial contributions to the manuscript, including revising it critically for intellectual content; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to report.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Jian-Kun Xu, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100053, China. xjk_7563@163.com
Received: April 12, 2021
Peer-review started: April 12, 2021
First decision: April 23, 2021
Revised: May 1, 2021
Accepted: May 15, 2021
Article in press: May 15, 2021
Published online: August 6, 2021
Processing time: 106 Days and 20.5 Hours
Peer-review started: April 12, 2021
First decision: April 23, 2021
Revised: May 1, 2021
Accepted: May 15, 2021
Article in press: May 15, 2021
Published online: August 6, 2021
Processing time: 106 Days and 20.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Primary central nervous system mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is a rare disease, especially in the brain parenchyma. A clear diagnosis is important because it can be cured. This report presents the treatment of MALT lymphoma developing in the midbrain. The patient received local radiotherapy and was in complete remission without apparent adverse effects.