Diffuse nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the gastrointestinal tract in patient with selective immunoglobulin A deficiency and sarcoid-like syndrome--case report

Adv Med Sci. 2007:52:296-300.

Abstract

Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia is uncommon in adult patients. Associated diseases are common variable immunodeficiency (CVI) and lymphoid tissue malignancies. In this case report we focus on clinical presentation and differential diagnosis of diffuse nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the gastrointestinal tract coexisting with selective immunoglobulin A deficiency and sarcoid-like syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Castleman Disease / complications
  • Castleman Disease / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • IgA Deficiency / complications
  • IgA Deficiency / diagnosis*
  • Immunoglobulin A / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulin E / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulin G / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulin M / metabolism
  • Immunohistochemistry / methods
  • Male
  • Sarcoidosis / complications
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Immunoglobulin E