Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma: An extremely rare cause of chronic diarrhoea
- Author:
Chee-Chiat Liong
;
Sarala Ravindran
;
Gnana Kumar Gnanasuntharam
;
Edmund Fui-Min Chin
;
Peng-Soon Koh
;
Wah-Kheong Chan
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma;
EATL;
type II enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma;
type II EATL;
small bowel lymphoma;
chronic diarrhoea
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(2):88-90
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chronic diarrhoea in tropical countries may be due to a
myriad of causes from infective to non-infective. This case
report illustrates the challenges faced in the investigation of
a middle-age Chinese gentleman who presented with
chronic diarrhoea and weight loss. The diagnosis of type II
enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) was finally
made. The diagnosis of EATL was least suspected as the
condition is almost unheard of in this part of the world. The
epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and
prognosis of this rare condition are discussed.
- Full text:P020160628435872664622.pdf
