J Korean Soc Coloproctol.  2005 Feb;21(1):52-56.

A Case of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Ulcerative Colitis

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  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 2Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 3Colorectal Clinic, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Malignant intestinal lymphoma complicating ulcerative colitis has been reported. Although the association of colorectal cancer with ulcerative colitis is well described, the association of intestinal lymphoma, ulcerative colitis and prior immunosuppression remains unclear. However, it is important to be aware of the possible risk of lymphoma and carcinoma when patients shows unexpected signs of deterioration or when the clinical course of ulcerative colitis is atypical. Substantial biopsies with colonoscopy are required to make an unequivocal diagnosis in such patients. We report the case of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in ulcerative colitis with review of the literature.

Keyword

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Ulcerative colitis; Immunosuppression

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Colitis, Ulcerative*
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Neoplasms
Diagnosis
Humans
Immunosuppression
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin*
Ulcer*
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