A CASE OF FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA OF THE JEJUNUM WITH INTESTINAL BLEEDING

Abstract

We report a case of follicular lymphoma of the jejunum. A 64-year-old man who presented with hematochezia was admitted to our hospital. Abdominal CT showed jejunal wall thickening and swelling of lymph nodes around the lesion. Double balloon endoscopy revealed an ulcerative lesion and spurting bleeding from the ulcer base in the jejunum. Partial resection of the small intestine was performed. Pathological examination confirmed follicular lymphoma of the jejunum. Follicular lymphoma of the small intestine with spurting bleeding is very rare. Double balloon endoscopy was a useful modality to diagnose tumors of the small intestine.