Small intestinal lesion resembling graft-vs-host disease. A case report in immunodeficiency and review of the literature

Arch Pathol Lab Med. 1991 May;115(5):529-32.

Abstract

We report graft-vs-host disease-like histology in a small intestinal biopsy specimen that was obtained from a patient with common variable immunodeficiency and related T-cell defect. We include findings from immunohistochemical studies and follow-up information. Review of the literature yielded only a small number of histologically documented cases of this lesion without previous bone marrow transplantation. Awareness of this clinicopathologic entity is important in the interpretation of gastrointestinal biopsy specimens.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Graft vs Host Disease / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Intestinal Diseases / pathology
  • Intestine, Small / pathology*
  • Jejunum / pathology
  • Middle Aged