Description
A tumor of the lymph nodes of the small intestine. It most often occurs in the 5th or 6th decade and is more common in men. It is associated with the following diseases, or conditions: celiac disease, Crohn's disease, autoimmune disease, HIV, organ transplant patients, and patients on chemotherapy.
Symptoms
Abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, vomiting, weight loss, vomiting blood, bloody stools, black stools (melena).
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan or small bowel series is performed to establish the diagnosis.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan
Other Specific Tests: Small bowel series
Specialists:
Blood and Cancer Care (hematology and oncology)
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan or small bowel series is performed to establish the diagnosis.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan
Other Specific Tests: Small bowel series
Specialists:
Blood and Cancer Care (hematology and oncology)
Treatment
Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy.