Small bowel (intestine) lymphoma (lymph cancer)

About Small bowel (intestine) lymphoma (lymph cancer)

A tumor of the lymph nodes of the small intestine. It most often occurs in the 5th or 6th decade and is more common in men. It is associated with the following diseases, or conditions: celiac disease, Crohn's disease, autoimmune disease, HIV, organ transplant patients, and patients on chemotherapy.

Symptoms

Abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, vomiting, weight loss, vomiting blood, bloody stools, black stools (melena).

Tests & Diagnostics

A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan or small bowel series is performed to establish the diagnosis.

Common tests: Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan.

Conventional treatment summary

Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy.

Medical specialties

Hematology and Oncology

This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Small bowel (intestine) lymphoma (lymph cancer).