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ArticleWorld journal of radiology2025

Indolent NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the gastrointestinal tract complicated by protein-losing enteropathy: A case report.

Shan Jiang, Ling-Jian Wang, Cong-Wei Jia, Wei Zhang, Wei Wang, Hai-Long Li, Xiao-Hong Sun, Xuan Qu, Lin Kang

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Shan JiangDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Ling-Jian WangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Cong-Wei JiaDepartment of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Wei ZhangDepartment of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Wei WangDepartment of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Hai-Long LiDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Xiao-Hong SunDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Xuan QuDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Lin KangDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China. kangl@pumch.cn.

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backgroundIndolent NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the gastrointestinal tract (iNKLPD) is a rare and recently defined entity, recognized in the 2022 WHO classification of hematolymphoid tumors. iNKLPD typically exhibits a benign or slowly progressive clinical course, with disease localized to the gastrointestinal tract. Here, we present what we believe to be the first reported case of iNKLPD associated with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), characterized by a poor response to chemotherapy and rapid clinical deterioration, culminating in death within a few months. CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of a 64-year-old man who presented with bilateral lower-extremity edema and fatigue. Laboratory tests revealed marked hypoalbuminemia, while other liver function parameters remained within normal limits. Renal and cardiac function assessments were unremarkable. Histopathological examination of endoscopic biopsies confirmed a diagnosis of iNKLPD of the gastrointestinal tract. The patient was treated with oral prednisone and cyclosporine, which led to temporary improvement in both symptoms and serum albumin levels. However, disease relapse occurred during corticosteroid tapering, accompanied by worsening hypoalbuminemia and refractory diarrhea. The patient died eight months after diagnosis, likely due to disease progression or severe treatment-related complications.

conclusioniNKLPD generally exhibits an indolent course; nonetheless, the prognosis may be poor if secondary PLE is involved.

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Case reportGastrointestinal tractHypoalbuminemiaIndolent NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorderProtein-losing enteropathy

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