Gastrosplenic Fistula Secondary to Simultaneous Gastric and Splenic Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Gastrosplenic Fistula Secondary to Simultaneous Gastric and Splenic Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Gastrosplenic fistula is a rare complication arising mainly secondary to involvement of the stomach or spleen by lymphoma. A delayed diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We present a case of gastrosplenic fistula secondary to gastric and splenic involvement by diffuse large B-c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of nuclear medicine technology 2023-06, Vol.51 (2), p.160-161
Hauptverfasser: Ale Ali, Hamideh, Scherer, Philip M
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Gastrosplenic fistula is a rare complication arising mainly secondary to involvement of the stomach or spleen by lymphoma. A delayed diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We present a case of gastrosplenic fistula secondary to gastric and splenic involvement by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with relevant imaging findings. The patient was successfully treated with surgical resection.
ISSN:0091-4916
1535-5675
DOI:10.2967/jnmt.122.264789