Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as a rectal polyp in a child
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1Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1990
Insights
Primary rectal lymphoma is very rare in children. This case highlights the need to consider malignancy in pediatric rectal polyps, even in young patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric oncology
- Gastrointestinal pathology
Background:
- Primary rectal lymphoma is an exceedingly rare pediatric malignancy.
- Diagnosis in children often presents diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old boy presented with a rectal polyp.
- The polyp was found to harbor localized non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Findings:
- This case represents a rare instance of primary rectal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a child.
- Literature review confirms the rarity of rectal lymphomas in pediatric populations.
Implications:
- Rectal polyps in children warrant thorough investigation for potential malignancy.
- Early consideration of lymphoma is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment in pediatric cases.
Abstract:
Primary lymphoma of the rectum is extremely rare in children. We report here a 10-year-old boy with localized non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, discovered within a rectal polyp. The literature on childhood rectal lymphomas is reviewed. This case illustrates the importance of considering the possibility of malignancy with rectal polyps, even in children.