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Duodenal-Type Follicular Lymphoma
Afra Abdulla Juma1, Faisal Abubaker1, Omar Sharif1
1Department of Internal Medicine, King Hamad University Hospital, Busaiteen, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Gastro Hep Advances
|August 12, 2024
Summary
A rare duodenal-type follicular lymphoma was diagnosed in a 71-year-old female presenting with chronic abdominal pain. This condition has a favorable prognosis and can be managed with observation or targeted therapies.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- This case report details a rare instance of duodenal-type follicular lymphoma.
- The patient had a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Observation:
- A 71-year-old female presented with chronic abdominal pain as her only symptom.
- Initial laboratory investigations were unremarkable.
Findings:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and ileocolonoscopy revealed abnormalities.
- Histopathological analysis of duodenal biopsies confirmed duodenal-type follicular lymphoma.
- This diagnosis is rare and typically presents with minimal symptoms.
Implications:
- Duodenal-type follicular lymphoma has a favorable prognosis.
- Management options include a watch-and-wait approach, rituximab monotherapy, or radiotherapy.
- Highlights the importance of endoscopic evaluation for unexplained chronic abdominal pain.
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