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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2012; 4(4): 102-103
Published online Apr 27, 2012. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i4.102
Published online Apr 27, 2012. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i4.102
Lymphoma presenting as a necrotic colonic mass
Ioannis T Konstantinidis, Department of Surgery, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724-5058, United States
Michael R Probstfeld, Department of Surgery, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ 85712, United States
Author contributions: The entire two authors contributed to this case report.
Correspondence to: Ioannis T Konstantinidis, MD, Department of Surgery, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, PO Box 245058, Tucson, AZ 85724-5058, United States. ikonstan@email.arizona.edu
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Received: May 15, 2011
Revised: November 27, 2011
Accepted: December 10, 2011
Published online: April 27, 2012
Revised: November 27, 2011
Accepted: December 10, 2011
Published online: April 27, 2012
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Colonic lymphoma; Necrotic colonic mass