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Primary lymphoma of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Primary lymphoma of the appendix (PAL) is extremely rare, representing only 0.015% of all gastrointestinal lymphoma cases. This case report aims to evaluate the primary lymphoma of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis Case Presentation: We present a case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis. Appendectomy was done by laparoscopy and followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. A two-year follow-up did not show any evidence of recurrent disease. Conclusion: Primary appendiceal lymphoma is very rare and there are no clear guidelines for therapy. Adjuvant chemotherapy showed high efficacy and follow-up shows no relapse. This case report emphasizes the importance of routine histology examination of the appendectomy.

Source: Intisari Sains Medis

DOI: 10.15562/ism.v15i2.2081

Authors: Jeffrey Ariesta Putra, Emilia Theresia, Dianita Angeline

Institutions: Yogyakarta State University, Panti Rapih Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402165983

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