FTRD® as curative treatment for GI follicular lymphoma of the cecum
FTRD® enabled R0 resection without complications of an isolated follicular lymphoma in the cecum
Key findings
Isolated GI follicular lymphoma (GI-FL) in the cecum was referred for endoscopic treatment
With FTRD®, R0 resection without complications was achieved. Final pathology revealed a 23x21x8mm grade 1-2 follicular lymphoma with negative margins
Patient is clinically well in the six-month follow-up
Authors conclude that FTRD® appears effective for small isolated colonic GI-FL
Case details
62-year-old woman with a sessile polyp (12mm submucosal lesion) in the cecum
PET-CT without evidence of malignancy, bone marrow biopsy was normal without evidence of lymphoma, suggesting an isolated GI-FL
1-year follow-up is pending
Mauro AJ, Bell PD, McGrath K. Gastrointestinal Follicular Lymphoma of the Cecum Treated via Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection. ACG Case Rep J. 2024;11(8):e01466. DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001466 For further clinical and product information, please follow our website links on the FTRD® System.
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