A rare case report of high-grade primary B-cell intestinal lymphoma in young adult, with a focus on radiological role in the diagnosis and management

Abstract

In contrast to the common extra-nodal intestinal lymphoma, intestinal lymphoma of primary origin is rare. We present an interesting case of 35-year-old male patient presented with abdominal pain, then deteriorated rapidly and developed small bowel perforation. Initial diagnosis was made by computed tomography, and subsequently the diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasound-guided biopsy and histopathological assessment. This case report emphasizes on the importance of the radiological role in the diagnosis and management of such case to avoid catastrophic sequalae and complications such as intestinal obstruction, perforation, and intra-abdominal sepsis.

Keywords

• Small intestinal lymphoma
• Ultrasound-guided drainage
• Computed tomography