Mediterranean lymphoma

im·mu·no·pro·lif·er·a·tive small in·tes·ti·nal dis·ease

diffuse lymphoplasmacytic infiltration of the proximal small bowel mucosa and mesenteric lymph nodes resulting in diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, and clubbing of fingers and toes; seen in poor people in developing countries.

Synonym(s): Mediterranean lymphoma

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Mediterranean lymphoma

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease, see there, aka IPSID.

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