Primary malignant lymphoma of the rectum.
A rare case of a primary malignant lymphoma of the rectum in a 7 year old girl is presented. Although rectal polyps in children are usually benign juvenile polyps, a rare possibility of malignancy should be kept in mind. An adequate histological examination is essential.
Department of Radiology, University of Occupational and Environmental Health School of Medicine, Kitakyushu-shi, Japan.
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Hirakata
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Nakata
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Nakayama
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Kajiwara
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Kuroda
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms