BCL2-Negative Duodenal-Type Follicular Lymphoma Unmasked After Helicobacter pylori Eradication
-associated lymphoid hyperplasia. Persistent duodenal nodularity prompted repeat biopsy, revealing grade 1-2 FL lacking BCL2 rearrangement on fluorescence in situ hybridization. Staging evaluation confirmed localized disease with a low Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index score, and active surveillance was pursued. This case highlights an important diagnostic pitfall and underscores the need for repeat endoscopic evaluation, staging assessment, and comprehensive morphologic, immunophenotypic, and molecular analysis when duodenal lymphoid lesions persist despite treatment of inflammatory conditions.
Authors
- Nakul Ganju
- Sneha Adidam
- Lakshmi Chirumamilla
- Angesom Kibreab
Institutions
- Howard University Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACG Case Reports Journal
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000002084
- Primary Topic
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00