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Anaplastic lymphoma masquerading as sclerosing mesenteritis: a case report
Jay Luther1, Alexander J Faje, Mahmoud Al-Hawary
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5682, USA.
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer
|March 2, 2011
Summary
Sclerosing mesenteritis, a rare condition, can mimic lymphoma. This case highlights how lymphoma can present as sclerosing mesenteritis, leading to a fatal outcome despite initial misdiagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare fibroinflammatory condition with unknown causes.
- It can present symptoms similar to malignant disorders like lymphoma.
- Distinguishing between these conditions is crucial for patient outcomes.