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Gastrointestinal involvement in lymphomatoid granulomatosis: Report of a case and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Rattinger Mark D.,
Dunn Thaddeus L.,
Christian C. David,
Donnell Robert M.,
Collins Robert D.,
O'leary J. Patrick,
Flexner John M.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19830215)51:4<694::aid-cncr2820510424>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - lymphomatoid granulomatosis , medicine , gastrointestinal tract , pathology , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , lymphatic system , lymphoma , surgery
Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a lymphoproliferative process affecting multiple organ systems usually including the lungs. Significant gastrointestinal involvement, however, has rarely been reported. Pathologic examination reveals a vasocentric polymorphous lymphoid infiltrate. A case of lymphomatoid granulomatosis with gastrointestinal manifestations necessitating aggressive surgical intervention is reported. The clinical presentation, pathologic features, and various aspects of therapy of lymphomatoid granulomatosis involving the gastrointestinal tract are discussed.