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December 8, 2025Korean Journal of MedicineOpen Access

A Lethal Case of Monomorphic Epitheliotropic Intestinal T-Cell Lymphoma Presented as Asymptomatic Colonic Ulcer

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YJYoon Tae JeenBKBora Keum

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Overview

A 70-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic colonic ulcer, revealing intestinal T-cell lymphoma and highlighting early diagnosis for effective treatment.

Key Points

  • Early diagnosis improves treatment outcomes for intestinal T-cell lymphoma, emphasizing prompt intervention.
  • This case involved a non-Hodgkin lymphoma, identified only after surgical resection of a colonic ulcer.
  • A biopsy failed to detect the lymphoma, showing the need for careful sampling in gastrointestinal examinations.
  • With overall survival rates typically low, urgent diagnosis and treatment are critical for patients.

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Jeen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f764fa91c937236e381https://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2025.100.6.309
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