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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
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An unusual cause of large bowel obstruction: are we aware of this?
Maria Sotiropoulou1, Nikolina Stavrinou2, Michail Vailas3
1Third Department of Surgery, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
Primary lymphomas of the colon account for 0.5% of all primary colon malignancies. Burkitt´s lymphoma is a B-cell lymphoma with aggressive clinical behavior. Herein, we describe a case of a male patient who presented with signs of large bowel obstruction, underwent surgery and found to suffer from Burkitt´s lymphoma of the ileocecal region. The histopathological examination was indicative for Burkitt´s lymphoma. To the best of our insight this is one of the few reported cases of such type of lymphoma in an adult patient presenting with bowel obstruction. Burkitt´s lymphoma is a rare malignancy in adults affecting gastrointestinal tract. It has a high proliferation potential and can rapidly progress to advanced disease. Early diagnosis is necessary to prevent complications and improve overall prognosis.
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