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Published in: BMC Cancer 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Case report

Peritoneal lymphomatosis confounded by prior history of colon cancer: a case report

Authors: Yun Gi Kim, Ji Yeon Baek, Sun Young Kim, Dong Hyeon Lee, Weon Seo Park, Youngmee Kwon, Min Ju Kim, Jeehoon Kang, Joo Myung Lee

Published in: BMC Cancer | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Background

It is well known that carcinomas of the gastrointestinal tract are frequently associated with peritoneal carcinomatosis. In contrast to that entity extensive involvement of the peritoneal cavity with malignant lymphoma is rare.

Case presentation

This is the first case reporting coexistence of peritoneal lymphomatosis and a previous history of colon cancer, which is a highly challenging clinical situation.

Conclusions

If not aware of this unusual condition medical history, radiologic finding and laboratory data alone can lead to wrong diagnosis as in this case.
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Metadata
Title
Peritoneal lymphomatosis confounded by prior history of colon cancer: a case report
Authors
Yun Gi Kim
Ji Yeon Baek
Sun Young Kim
Dong Hyeon Lee
Weon Seo Park
Youngmee Kwon
Min Ju Kim
Jeehoon Kang
Joo Myung Lee
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Cancer / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2407
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-11-276

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