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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2014; 6(11): 534-540
Published online Nov 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i11.534
Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia in the gastrointestinal tract in adult patients: A review
Andreia Albuquerque
Andreia Albuquerque, Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
Author contributions: Albuquerque A solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Andreia Albuquerque, MD, Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal. a.albuquerque.dias@gmail.com
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Received: May 18, 2014
Revised: July 15, 2014
Accepted: September 17, 2014
Published online: November 16, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: Published literature about nodular lymphoid hyperplasia includes mainly case reports and small series of patients, there are no reviews concerning this topic. The aim of this large and comprehensive review is to provide current knowledge regarding nodular lymphoid hyperplasia, which may be of great help to clinicians in their daily practice.