Open AccessLymphoma presenting as a necrotic colonic mass
Author(s) -
Ioannis T. Konstantinidis,
Michael R Probstfeld
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-9366
DOI - 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i4.102
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , lymphoma , gastroenterology , surgery
Primary colonic lymphomas represent a rare minority among the colonic neoplasms. Their correct pre-operative identification is crucial for the design of treatment. We herein describe a case of a colonic lymphoma presenting as a necrotic colonic mass and we discuss the current evidence about the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of lymphomas isolated to the colon.