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Intestinal follicular lymphoma, an atypical entity with typical endoscopic presentation
Sandra Borrego Rivas1, Alia Martín Izquierdo1, Cristina Pisabarros Blanco2
1Aparato Digestivo, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León, España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|November 12, 2024
Summary
Follicular lymphoma in the small intestine is rare but increasingly diagnosed due to better endoscopy. Recognizing its typical endoscopic appearance aids in early detection of this indolent lymphoma.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Extranodal lymphomas commonly affect the small intestine, with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and MALT lymphoma being prevalent.
- Intestinal follicular lymphoma (IFL) is an uncommon diagnosis, but advances in endoscopic imaging have improved its detection rates.
Observation:
- A case study of a 56-year-old woman with a confirmed diagnosis of follicular lymphoma of the small intestine is presented.
- The patient's follicular lymphoma exhibited a characteristic endoscopic appearance, aiding in diagnosis.
Findings:
- Follicular lymphoma, while infrequent, presents with a distinct endoscopic morphology.
- Improved endoscopic techniques enhance the diagnostic capability for intestinal follicular lymphoma.
Implications:
- Early recognition of the endoscopic features of intestinal follicular lymphoma can facilitate timely diagnosis.
- Understanding these features may guide clinicians in managing this typically indolent gastrointestinal malignancy.
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