Recurrent lymphoma as a cause of obscure massive small bowel bleeding

David Victor
2019 MOJ Clinical & Medical Case Reports  
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive malignancy that accounts for the largest proportion of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Recurrent lymphoma is unusual to present as obscure massive small bowel bleeding, especially after long-standing remission. This case describes a 72-year-old man with a history of DLBCL presenting with gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Common causes of small bowel bleeding include underlying Crohn's disease, arteriovenous malformations, Dieulafoy's lesion, or
more » ... ed ulcers, and malignant neoplasms. Because massive small bowel bleeding is extremely rare, it is crucial to evaluate with a systematic approach using both radiographic and endoscopic imaging to determine the source of bleeding.
doi:10.15406/mojcr.2019.09.00302 fatcat:f63vnvt72nbwlf7ad5vsu7anxi