Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the intestine presenting as intussusception in three children – A Case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Primary Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the intestine is the most common site of extra-nodal lymphoma. Lymphoma is the most common malignant tumor of intestine in children. We are presenting three cases of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of ileocaecal region presenting as intussusception. Intra-operatively we found a nodular mass in ileocaecal region presenting as intussusceptum in all three cases. Involved segment of bowel was resected. All patients were started chemotherapy [Protocol 842] postoperatively. Post chemotherapy FDG PET scan were done to show treatment response evaluation. Management of this condition is discussed and relevant literature is reviewer. Keywords: Gastrointestinal lymphoma; Intussusception; Intestinal obstruction; Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Patil Prashant S, Dr. Gupta Abhaya, Dr. Kothari Paras L, Dr. Kekre Geeta, Dr. Vishesh Dikshit
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