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January 22, 2026Journal of Medical Case ReportsOpen Access

High grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma as culprit of ileal perforation in a patient presenting with generalized peritonitis: a case report

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WDWondwosen Mengist DerejeAAAsratu Getnet AmareUniversity of GondarCGCheru Lilay GebrehiwetUniversity of Gondar

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Overview

A case report highlights the early diagnosis and management challenges of intestinal perforation in lymphoma.

Key Points

  • This report aims to emphasize the rarity of intestinal perforation caused by non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the necessity for timely diagnosis.
  • Review of a clinical case involving a 27-year-old male with abdominal pain and fever.
  • Documentation of symptoms and delays in diagnosis prior to surgical intervention.
  • Histopathological analysis conducted post-surgery.
  • Intestinal perforation occurred before chemotherapy initiation, making this case atypical.
  • Diagnosis was delayed due to atypical clinical presentation.
  • Highlighting the need for a high index of suspicion in similar cases to improve outcomes.

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Dereje et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6971bd4c642b1836717e2056https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05819-6
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