Mynster T, Hultberg B, Bülow S. Multiple lymphomatous polyposis of the colon and rectum. Report of a case and review of the literature.
Scand J Gastroenterol 1994;
29:545-9. [PMID:
8079114 DOI:
10.3109/00365529409092470]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Multiple lymphomatous polyposis is a non-Hodgkin's centrocytic lymphoma that presents with polyposis of the mucosa and can be found anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.
METHODS
On the basis of a new case and 31 cases in the literature since 1971, the treatment is discussed.
CONCLUSIONS
Surgery is not indicated and chemotherapy is the appropriate treatment.
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