Enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma presenting with acute abdominal syndrome: a case report and review of literature Journal Article

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Authors: Yang, Y; Batth, S. S.; Chen, M; Borys, D; Phan, H.
Article Title: Enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma presenting with acute abdominal syndrome: a case report and review of literature
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma (EATL) is a rare peripheral non-Hodgkin's T cell lymphoma originating from intraepithelial T lymphocytes of the intestines. In general, this condition has a poor prognosis. A common initial presentation of this cancer which is a small intestinal perforation necessitating emergency surgery is of interest to practicing surgeons. The diagnosis is rarely made prior to pathological examination. METHODS: We report a case of a 39-year-old African American man who presented with acute abdomen and was found to have a deep necrotic ulcer of the jejunum during exploratory laparotomy. RESULTS: Pathological examination and laboratory results demonstrated EATL, type 2, which is not associated with celiac disease. A review of the literature on EATL is also presented.
Journal Title: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Volume: 16
Issue: 7
ISSN: 1873-4626
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2012
Start Page: 1446
End Page: 1449
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1007/s11605-012-1878-6

10.1007/s11605-012-1878-6
Notes: JID: 9706084; 2012/02/17 [received]; 2012/03/20 [accepted]; 2012/04/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish