[Primary lymphoma of the small intestine].
BACKGROUND
Small bowel neoplasms are relatively rare, considering digestive system neoplasms. The aim of this case report was to point to clinical manifestations, significance and treatment patterns of small bowel lymphomas.


METHODS
This is a case report of a sixty-eight year old patient who had undergone surgical treatment due to clinical and radiological findings of small bowel obstruction.


RESULTS
Histological findings revealed a malignant lymphoma. Primary small intestine lymphomas are treated by radiochemotherapy followed by surgical treatment (partial resection).
Vekić
Berislav
B
Klinika za hirurgiju, KBC Dr Dragisa Misović, 11040 Beograd, Heroja Milana Tepića 1. sibis@Eunet.yu
Radovanović
Dragan
D
Zivanović
Jovan
J
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male