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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Plasmablastic lymphoma in Crohn's disease complicated by enterocutaneous fistula: Radiologic clues and interventional strategy.

Midani Touati, Hiba Ben Hassine, Faiez Boughanmi, Mohamed Ridha Zayati, Mohamed Noomen, Sadok Ben Jabra, Raja Sfar, Faouzi Noomen, Faouzi Ben Salem

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Midani TouatiDepartment of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Hiba Ben HassineDepartment of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Faiez BoughanmiDepartment of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Mohamed Ridha ZayatiDepartment of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Mohamed NoomenDepartment of Anesthesiology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Sadok Ben JabraDepartment of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Raja SfarDepartment of nuclear, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Faouzi NoomenDepartment of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Faouzi Ben SalemDepartment of Anesthesiology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The potential association between Crohn's disease and lymphoproliferative disorders remains controversial. We present an unusual case of plasmablastic lymphoma arising in a patient with long-standing rectocolonic Crohn's disease, complicated by an enterocutaneous fistula. The patient underwent surgery including sigmoidectomy, fistula disconnection, colostomy, and wide skin excision. Histopathology confirmed plasmablastic lymphoma involving the colon, rectum, and skin. Our case is notable for the challenging Diagnosis due to overlapping clinical features with Crohn's disease and often requires histological and immunophenotypic confirmation. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for malignancy in chronic inflammatory lesions. Further research is warranted to clarify the pathophysiological link between Crohn's disease and PBL, as well as the potential role of immunosuppression.

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Crohn’s diseaseEnterocutaneous fistulaGastrointestinal lymphomaPlasmablastic lymphoma

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PMCPMC12546864

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