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Review Papers | Surgery | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 6.2 / 10
Non - Hodgkins Lymphoma of Small Intestine Causing Ileo - Colic Intussuception in Old Age Female: A Case Report
Dr Kathiripalli Eswar Prasad Reddy | Dr Kamisetty H S Sai Mani Raja Sri Varsha | Dr Vishnu Siva Prasad C | Dr. W. Sudhakar
Abstract: Objective: Intussusception is a rare but significant cause of small bowel obstruction in adults, often linked to an underlying condition. Among these, involvement of the ileum by lymphoma is particularly uncommon. CT scanning is highly effective in diagnosing intussusception in adults, providing detailed pre - operative evaluation including assessment of any extension or dissemination, especially in cases involving intestinal lymphomas. Surgical intervention is typically required to address the obstruction, with pathological examination of resected tissue essential for confirming the diagnosis. Methods: We report a rare case of intestinal intussusception caused by lymphoma affecting the terminal ileum in a 63 - year - old woman. The diagnosis of intussusception was confirmed by computed tomography, and subsequent surgical intervention led to the histological diagnosis of non - Hodgkin's lymphoma. Results: Primary intestinal lymphomas are different from gastric lymphomas in presentation, management and prognosis. They are not well defined and the exact concepts for their diagnosis and treatment are absent. Conclusion: The objective of this unusual case report is to illuminate non - Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) affecting the small bowel, focusing on its clinical and radiological diagnosis, as well as its treatment, particularly when presenting with intussusception in adults.
Keywords: Gastrointestinal lymphoma, Intussusception, Intestinal obstruction, non Hodgkin's lymphoma, Primary intestinal tumour
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,
Pages: 1201 - 1203