[Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia--underestimated problem of gastrointestinal tract pathology in children]

Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2008 May;24(143):449-52.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) is a rare condition with unknown etiology frequently associated with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and selective immunoglobulin A deficiency. NLH is a common cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. The risk of malignancy has been well recognized in subjects with NLH. The present knowledge about the nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) was described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency / complications
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • IgA Deficiency / complications
  • Pseudolymphoma / complications
  • Pseudolymphoma / diagnosis*
  • Pseudolymphoma / therapy