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J W DeFord

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PubMed1978

Benign lymphoid hyperplasia manifesting as a cecal mass: report of a case.

We have presented an unusual case of benign lymphoid hyperplasia, which manifested as a cecal deformity in a 15-year-old boy. The clinical manifestation may have been related to partial occlusion of the appendiceal orifice. In future cases of benign lymphoid hyperplasia, colonoscopy may be diagnostic, and if it is used for continuing observation, may avert unnecessary surgical procedures in children and young adults.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

The inflammatory esophagogastric polyp and fold.

A radiographic finding, previously undescribed to our knowledge of a polypoid defect and prominent fold in the region of the esophagogastric junction was seen in 9 patients. We believe this represents a stage in the evolution of chronic esophagitis.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis in Wilson's disease.

A 32-year-old woman was found to have chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis after exploratory celiotomy resulted in hepatic decompensation. Subsequent investigation confirmed the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. This case demonstrates that Wilson's disease may manifest itself as chronic active hepatitis as late as the fourth decade of life without neurologic symptoms or findings. Wilson's disease should be actively considered in patients with chronic active hepatitis or cirrhosis, even in older age groups and despite the absence of central nervous system manifestations.

Adult↗