Intussusception due to non Hodgkin's lymphoma; different experiences in two children: two case reports

In children, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been found to be the lead point in intussusception involving the terminal ileum. We present here two cases of ileal primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which presented as intussusception, highlighting the differing presentations of these children and thei...

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Published in:Cases journal 2009-09, Vol.2 (1), p.6304-6304
Main Authors: Shakya, Vikal Chandra, Agrawal, Chandra Shekhar, Koirala, Rabin, Khaniya, Sudeep, Rajbanshi, Saroj, Pandey, Sagar Raj, Adhikary, Shailesh
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Language:English
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Summary:In children, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been found to be the lead point in intussusception involving the terminal ileum. We present here two cases of ileal primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which presented as intussusception, highlighting the differing presentations of these children and their outcome, with a brief review of the literature.
ISSN:1757-1626
1757-1626
DOI:10.1186/1757-1626-0002-0000006304