Primary Small Bowel Lymphoma Case report and review of literature

Abstract

Several tumors can arise within the small
bowel, both malignant (adenocarcinoma,
carcinoid, lymphoma, and GIST) and benign
(adenoma, leiomyoma, lipoma). Although
these malignancies may be found
throughout the different regions of the
intestine, certain subtypes have a predilection
for specific regions. Primary lymphomas
of the GI tract are rare accounting
for only 1 to 4 percent of malignancies
arising in the stomach, small intestine,
or colon, while secondary GI involvement
is relatively common. We report
a case of primary small bowel lymphoma
of the jejunum and a review of
the literature.