Abstract
An 11-year-old boy presented with symptoms of periappendiceal abscess. At laparotomy, a tumor-like mass involving the ileocecal mesentery and adjacent part of the cecum and covered by the omentum was found. A right hemicolectomy was performed, followed by primary ileocolic anastomosis. On histologic examination, the tumor-like mass proved to be a lymph node block pushing the adjacent wall of the cecum. The overall histologic and immunophenotypic findings were consistent with ( a) abnormal immune lesion mimicking lymphomatous process because of infection by Epstein-Barr virus and ( b) extensive acute inflammatory infiltration of the cecum and adjacent tissues.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
