Publications by authors named "Lori Olans"
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is an uncommon mature B-cell lymphoma characterized by monoclonal immunoglobulin M protein in peripheral blood and lymphoplasmacytic cells in bone marrow and/or extramedullary sites. The gastrointestinal tract is a rare site of involvement. The diagnosis is based on clinicopathologic findings, although somatic mutations, such as MYD88, can aid in the diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is classically found in the stomach; however, in less common, cases can be found in extragastric locations. Colonic MALTomas are exceedingly rare and comprise a small group of extragastric cases. There is no standardized approach for optimal management of this disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetastatic leiomyosarcoma diagnosed on routine screening colonoscopy.
Am J Gastroenterol
December 2007
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated how often patients with Crohn’s disease need early surgery and what factors may lead to it in the first three years after diagnosis.
- Researchers examined medical records of patients diagnosed between 1991 and 1997, focusing on details such as demographics, disease features, and surgical history to identify risk factors.
- Findings showed that 20.1% of patients required surgery within three years, with significant risk factors including smoking and small bowel disease, while factors like colon-only disease and certain medications were associated with lower surgery risk.