Benign Lymphoid Polyp of the Rectum Diagnosed and Treated With Endoscopic Submucosal Resection With a Ligation Device

Benign lymphoid polyps of the rectum, also termed "Rectal tonsil" or "Pseudolymphoma," are submucosal tumor-like growths with localized hyperplasia of the lymphoid follicles and are often discovered incidentally during colonoscopy. Its diagnosis and differentiation from other sub...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-03, Vol.16 (3), p.e55921
Main Authors: Nishimura, Tomoyuki, Tanaka, Tomotaka, Ishimaru, Syohei, Arataki, Keiko, Shimamoto, Fumio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens
Asymptomatic
Biopsy
Blood vessels
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Follicles
Gastroenterology
Health care expenditures
Health facilities
Hyperplasia
Lymphoma
Medical diagnosis
Neuroendocrine tumors
Polyps
Rectum
Therapeutics
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Summary:Benign lymphoid polyps of the rectum, also termed "Rectal tonsil" or "Pseudolymphoma," are submucosal tumor-like growths with localized hyperplasia of the lymphoid follicles and are often discovered incidentally during colonoscopy. Its diagnosis and differentiation from other submucosal tumors pose challenges owing to their similar endoscopic features. A 72-year-old woman presented with a positive fecal occult blood test, which led to the discovery of a 10-mm lower rectal tumor resembling a neuroendocrine tumor during colonoscopy. Upon closer examination, the lesion had a yellow submucosal appearance with dilated capillaries. Endoscopic submucosal resection with a ligation device (ESMR-L) was performed because the patient preferred immediate removal. Histopathological examination revealed lymphocytic infiltration with germinal center-containing lymphoid follicles, confirming the diagnosis of benign lymphoid polyp. Benign lymphoid polyps are often difficult to differentiate from carcinoid tumors and malignant lymphomas because the endoscopic findings are similar. Although preoperative endoscopic ultrasonography aids localization and characterization, definitive differentiation remains elusive and necessitates complete lesion resection. ESMR-L is a viable approach for diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic intervention, offering advantages in terms of procedural efficiency and patient care, particularly in cases involving submucosal rectal lesions.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.55921