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Primary Pulmonary Marginal Zone Lymphoma Presenting With Asymptomatic Lung Consolidation
Mohammed Al Shuraiqi1, B Jayakrishnan2, Mohammed Al Harrasi1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Nizwa Hospital, Nizwa, Oman.
Case Reports in Pulmonology
|February 23, 2026
Summary
Pulmonary lymphoma, a rare lung condition, presents diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific symptoms. This case highlights the necessity of tissue diagnosis for accurate identification of primary pulmonary marginal zone lymphoma.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pulmonary lymphoma is a rare lung malignancy.
- It involves abnormal lymphoid tissue proliferation in the lungs.
- Diagnosis is often challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and imaging findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of primary pulmonary marginal zone lymphoma.
- To emphasize the diagnostic challenges in pulmonary lymphoma.
- To highlight the importance of tissue diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of clinical presentation and radiological findings.
- Histopathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
Main Results:
- An incidental radiological finding of pulmonary consolidation/mass was observed.
- The patient was diagnosed with primary pulmonary marginal zone lymphoma.
- Tissue diagnosis was crucial for confirming the condition.
Conclusions:
- Primary pulmonary marginal zone lymphoma is rare and difficult to diagnose.
- Nonspecific clinical and radiological findings can obscure diagnosis.
- Histopathological examination is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.
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