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Primary pulmonary lymphoma: a surgical series
Daniel Otero Lozano1, Montserrat Blanco Ramos1, Laura Sacristán Robles1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213 Pontevedra, Vigo Spain.
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|January 17, 2025
Summary
Primary pulmonary lymphoma (PPL) is a rare lung condition. Surgery is key for diagnosing and treating PPL, with high survival rates, especially for MALT lymphoma.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary pulmonary lymphoma (PPL) is rare and often missed due to vague symptoms.
- PPL should be considered in lung nodule differential diagnoses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the management and outcomes of PPL.
- To highlight the role of surgery in PPL diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 14 patients undergoing surgery (2013-2021).
- Analysis of pre- and post-operative data and survival.
- Review of imaging (PET-CT SUV) and histopathology.
Main Results:
- Most PPL presented as nodules or masses (71.4%).
- Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma was most common (64.3%).
- High 5-year survival (92.9%) with low progression rates (1/14).
Conclusions:
- MALT lymphoma is the most frequent PPL subtype.
- Surgery plays a crucial role in PPL diagnosis and treatment.
- PPL management, particularly MALT type, yields favorable outcomes.
