Multiple lymphomatous polyposis of the colon and rectum. Report of a case and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Multiple lymphomatous polyposis is a non-Hodgkin's centrocytic lymphoma that presents with polyposis of the mucosa and can be found anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.


METHODS
On the basis of a new case and 31 cases in the literature since 1971, the treatment is discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Surgery is not indicated and chemotherapy is the appropriate treatment.
Mynster
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Dept. of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hultberg
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Bülow
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged