Intestinal lymphoid nodular hyperplasia

What it means

A lymphoproliferative abnormality of the intestine characterized by numerous visible mucosal nodules measuring up to, and rarely exceeding, 0.5 cm in diameter Histologically, hyperplastic lymphoid follicles with large germinal centers are seen in the lamina propria and superficial submucosa. There is enlargement of the mucosal B cell follicles caused by hyperplasia of the follicle centers; surrounded by a normal appearing mantle zone. Disease may involve the stomach, the entire small intestine, and the large intestine.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

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