Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma(EATL) is an extremely rare disease,which is often related to glutensensitive enteropathy.It is an uncommon intestinal lymphoma with very poor prognosis and high mortality rate.In...Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma(EATL) is an extremely rare disease,which is often related to glutensensitive enteropathy.It is an uncommon intestinal lymphoma with very poor prognosis and high mortality rate.In the absence of specific symptoms or radiological findings,it is difficult to diagnose early.Major complications of EATL have been known as intestinal perforation or obstruction,and only 5 cases of EATL are reported in South Korea.In this study,we report a case of 71-year-old male with symptoms of diarrhea,which later it progressed into cancer perforation of the colon.The initial colonoscopic findings were normal and computed tomography scan demonstrated a segmental wall thickening of the distal ascending colon with nonspecific multiple small lymphnodes,along the ileocolic vessels,but no signs of mass or obstruction.The histologic findings of resected specimen confirmed EATL type Ⅱ.Patient expired two weeks after the operation.Therefore,we emphasize the need of random biopsy in the presence of normal mucosa appearance on colonoscopy for the early diagnosis of EATL.展开更多
Celiac disease(CD)is a chronic immune-mediated intestinal disease with genetic susceptibility.It is characterized by inflammatory damage to the small intestine after ingestion of cereals and products containing gluten...Celiac disease(CD)is a chronic immune-mediated intestinal disease with genetic susceptibility.It is characterized by inflammatory damage to the small intestine after ingestion of cereals and products containing gluten protein.In recent years,the global prevalence rate of CD has been approximately 1%,and is gradually increasing.CD patients adhere to a gluten-free diet(GFD)throughout their entire life.However,it is difficult to adhere strictly to a GFD.Untreated CD may be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms,such as diarrhea,abdominal pain,and extraintestinal symptoms caused by secondary malnutrition.Many studies have suggested that CD is associated with intestinal tumors such as enteropathyassociated T-cell lymphoma(EATL),small bowel cancer(SBC),and colorectal cancer.In this study,we reviewed related studies published in the literature to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of intestinal tumors in patients with CD.Compared with the general population,CD patients had a high total risk of SBC and EATL,but not colorectal cancer.The protective effect of GFD on CD-related malignancies is controversial.Further studies are needed to confirm whether GFD treatment can reduce the risk of intestinal neoplasms in CD.展开更多
文摘Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma(EATL) is an extremely rare disease,which is often related to glutensensitive enteropathy.It is an uncommon intestinal lymphoma with very poor prognosis and high mortality rate.In the absence of specific symptoms or radiological findings,it is difficult to diagnose early.Major complications of EATL have been known as intestinal perforation or obstruction,and only 5 cases of EATL are reported in South Korea.In this study,we report a case of 71-year-old male with symptoms of diarrhea,which later it progressed into cancer perforation of the colon.The initial colonoscopic findings were normal and computed tomography scan demonstrated a segmental wall thickening of the distal ascending colon with nonspecific multiple small lymphnodes,along the ileocolic vessels,but no signs of mass or obstruction.The histologic findings of resected specimen confirmed EATL type Ⅱ.Patient expired two weeks after the operation.Therefore,we emphasize the need of random biopsy in the presence of normal mucosa appearance on colonoscopy for the early diagnosis of EATL.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81760101.
文摘Celiac disease(CD)is a chronic immune-mediated intestinal disease with genetic susceptibility.It is characterized by inflammatory damage to the small intestine after ingestion of cereals and products containing gluten protein.In recent years,the global prevalence rate of CD has been approximately 1%,and is gradually increasing.CD patients adhere to a gluten-free diet(GFD)throughout their entire life.However,it is difficult to adhere strictly to a GFD.Untreated CD may be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms,such as diarrhea,abdominal pain,and extraintestinal symptoms caused by secondary malnutrition.Many studies have suggested that CD is associated with intestinal tumors such as enteropathyassociated T-cell lymphoma(EATL),small bowel cancer(SBC),and colorectal cancer.In this study,we reviewed related studies published in the literature to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of intestinal tumors in patients with CD.Compared with the general population,CD patients had a high total risk of SBC and EATL,but not colorectal cancer.The protective effect of GFD on CD-related malignancies is controversial.Further studies are needed to confirm whether GFD treatment can reduce the risk of intestinal neoplasms in CD.
