Indolent T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disease: A Rare Case of a Benign Lymphoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract With Extra-Gastrointestinal Involvement. Issue 10 (12th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: David, Robin; Mishra, Kajali; Gilbert, Emily R.; Mirza, Kamran M.; Hendler, Steven
• Is Part Of: ACG Case Reports Journal. Volume 9:Issue 10(2022)
• Page Start: e00879
• Publication Date: 2022-10-12
• DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000879
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-3253

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an exceedingly rare benign proliferation of clonal and mature-appearing lymphoid cells originating from the GI tract. We discuss the case of a 52-year-old woman with indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative disease of the GI tract manifesting as chronic diarrhea and profound weight loss. Interestingly, the patient also had extra-GI involvement of her disease process, which has not been previously reported. Our patient was managed with steroids with improvement in symptoms and weight gain. We provide a review of the literature to highlight the importance of early recognition and intervention of this disease entity.