Intestinal presentation of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Case report

Abstract

Background MEITL (monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma) is a rare primary intestinal T-cell lymphoma associated with high mortality rate. Being intestinal this implies difficult diagnostic workup and management. Case We present a case of 59-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and found to have 15 × 11 cm mass in the right iliac fossa. Decision for surgical excision was retained and the Pathological examination determined monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL) with CD30 positive immune-histochemical profile. Conclusion MEITL is a rare entity which retains challenging diagnosis and management as well as variable immune-histochemical profile. In the absence of clear guidelines for the management of intestinal manifestation of lymphoma, surgical approach may have its indications.

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD)-containing regimen as a novel treatment of monomorphic epithelial intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL): A case report and review of literature

“…The clinical characteristics and treatment of 53 patients (including the current patient) are summarized in Table 1. [3-32] Patients ranged in age from 35 to 88 years, and 71.7% were male. Among the reported cases, the main symptoms were abdominal pain (43.4%), diarrhea (41.5%) and weight loss (35.8%).…”