Jejunal perforation: a rare presentation of B-cell lymphoma

What is it about?

Whilst bowel perforation is a known complication of chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma, as shown in this case, it is also a rare complication of the lymphoma itself.

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Why is it important?

Whilst bowel perforation is a known complication of chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma, it is also a rare complication of the lymphoma itself. This rare case of a jejunal perforation as a first presentation of lymphoma is a timely reminder for clinicians to be aware of the potential complications of lymphoma prior to treatment.