Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma presenting within a solitary anti-mesenteric dilated segment of ileum: a case report
2009
Case of MALT Lymphoma in the Ileum
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Storey Rowland, Gatt Marcel, Bradford Ian
Primary Institution: Department of General Surgery, York Hospital
Conclusion
A solitary focally dilated segment of ileal wall may be neoplastic in nature and surgical resection needs to be considered.
Supporting Evidence
- MALT lymphoma is the third most common non-Hodgkin's lymphoma subtype.
- Ileal involvement is rare and has not been reported in this specific presentation before.
- The patient had an 18-month history of symptoms before diagnosis.
Takeaway
A man had a swollen part of his intestine that turned out to be a type of cancer called MALT lymphoma, which is rare in that area. Doctors decided to remove it.
Methodology
The case involved imaging studies, laparoscopy, and histological examination to diagnose MALT lymphoma.
Limitations
The case is a single report and may not represent broader trends or outcomes.
Participant Demographics
A 59-year-old Caucasian man.
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