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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2023; 15(10): 2362-2366
Published online Oct 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i10.2362
Published online Oct 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i10.2362
Mucocutaneous ulcer positive for Epstein–Barr virus, misdiagnosed as a small bowel adenocarcinoma: A case report
Ji Hyeong Song, Jin Soo Kim, Department of Surgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong 30099, South Korea
Ji Eun Choi, Department of Pathology, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong 30099, South Korea
Author contributions: Song JH contributed to formal analysis, investigation, and writing the original draft; Choi JE contributed to writing review, editing, and data curation; Kim JS contributed to conceptualization, methodology, project administration, supervision, validation, and visualization; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jin Soo Kim, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, 20, Bodeum 7-ro, Sejong-si, Sejong 30099, South Korea. jskim7562@gmail.com
Received: July 4, 2023
Peer-review started: July 4, 2023
First decision: August 4, 2023
Revised: August 18, 2023
Accepted: August 31, 2023
Article in press: August 31, 2023
Published online: October 27, 2023
Processing time: 114 Days and 22.3 Hours
Peer-review started: July 4, 2023
First decision: August 4, 2023
Revised: August 18, 2023
Accepted: August 31, 2023
Article in press: August 31, 2023
Published online: October 27, 2023
Processing time: 114 Days and 22.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: We report a case that highlights the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing an Epstein–Barr virus-mucocutaneous ulcer from a small bowel adenocarcinoma in a 69-year-old woman. It emphasizes the importance of performing comprehensive evaluation and accurate histopathological analysis to guide appropriate management. Awareness of this rare entity is crucial for its timely diagnosis and prevention of unnecessary invasive procedures.