From the GI Endoscopic Section. Imam Khomeini Hospital. Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Tehran. Islamic Republic of Iran
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A rare case of diffuse lymphomatous polyposis of the gastrointestinal tract is
reported in which the patient presented with abdominal pain, weight loss and
bloody diarrhea. X-rays revealed multiple polyps involving the stomach, small
intestine and colon. Biopsies confirmed the diagnosis of lymphomatous polyposis.
The duration of symptoms and signs was 3 months. Diffuse lymphomatous
polyposis of the gastrointestinal tract is a distinct entity, separated from diffuse
gastrointestinal lymphoma or Mediterranean-type lymphoma
Type of Study:
case report |
Subject:
Endoscopy