Clinical andEndoscopicFeatures of PrimaryGastrointestinalLymphoma inAGuatemalan Cohort: A Case Series from Igss

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Retrospective case series reveals variable symptoms and endoscopic features in patients with lymphoma, suggesting timely diagnosis is crucial.

Mortality rate of 36.4% was linked to key factors such as younger age and high-grade histology, indicating serious outcomes for this patient group.
Among 11 patients studied, 90.9% had diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, with upper GI bleeding and abdominal pain being the most common symptoms documented.
Assessment was based on a retrospective analysis, focusing on clinical, endoscopic, and histopathologic characteristics of these lymphomas.
Improved management strategies are needed, as timely diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches are essential for better patient outcomes.

Musús et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective case series reveals variable symptoms and endoscopic features in patients with lymphoma, suggesting timely diagnosis is crucial.