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A large colonic polyp: an atypical presentation of follicular lymphoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Follicular lymphoma of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare entity accounting for <7% of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas and is more common in the small intestine, whereas colorectal manifestations account for only 1%-2% of the cases. Most patients have limited disease with promising overall survival in comparison to nodal lymphoma although the morphologic, immunophenotypic, and genetic aspects of nodal follicular lymphomas remain the same. Despite the lack of randomized clinical trials, chemotherapy is frequently used to treat NCCN grade III and IV colonic follicular lymphomas with favorable prognosis. We hereby present a case of follicular lymphoma of the colon that was treated conservatively with a successful outcome.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf058

Authors: Abraam Rezkalla, Islam Rajab, Nagihan Orhun, Alaa Musallam, Katrina Villegas, Ahmad Nouri

Institutions: St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, An-Najah National University

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000