Benign lymphoid hyperplasia manifesting as a cecal mass: report of a case.
We have presented an unusual case of benign lymphoid hyperplasia, which manifested as a cecal deformity in a 15-year-old boy. The clinical manifestation may have been related to partial occlusion of the appendiceal orifice. In future cases of benign lymphoid hyperplasia, colonoscopy may be diagnostic, and if it is used for continuing observation, may avert unnecessary surgical procedures in children and young adults.
D000293:Adolescent; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002432:Cecum / Q000473:pathology; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male