| Literature DB >> 27217874 |
Abdoul Aziz Garba1, Harissou Adamou2, Ibrahim Amadou Magagi2, Souleymane Brah3, Oumarou Habou2.
Abstract
Enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) is a rare complication of celiac disease (CD). We report a case of EATL associated with CD revealed by acute intestinal obstruction. A North African woman of 38 years old with a history of infertility and chronic abdominal pain was admitted in emergency with acute intestinal obstruction. During the surgery, we found a tumor on the small intestine with mesenteric lymphadenopathy. Histology and immunohistochemistry of the specimen objectified a digestive T lymphoma CD3+ and immunological assessment of celiac disease was positive. The diagnosis of EATL was thus retained. Chemotherapy (CHOEP protocol) was established as well as gluten-free diet with a complete response to treatment. The EATL is a rare complication of CD that can be revealed by intestinal obstruction. The prognosis can be improved by early treatment involving surgery and chemotherapy. Its prevention requires early diagnosis of celiac and gluten-free diets.Entities:
Keywords: Celiac disease; EATL; T-cell lymphoma; bowel obstruction; surgery
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27217874 PMCID: PMC4862778 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.23.48.8909
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Lymphocyte T NOS: prolifération lymphomateuse (lymphocytes de grande taille)
Figure 2Lymphome T NOS forte expression du CD3 par les cellules tumorales
Figure 3Lymphome T NOS absence d'expression du CD30 par les cellules tumorales
Figure 4TDM abdominale montrant les adénopathies mésentériques