• Saira Furqan, Sajjad Ali Khan, Dania Ali, and Kaleemullah Badini.
• Saira Furqan, FCPS, Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Pak J Med Sci. 2022 Nov 1; 38 (8): 238023832380-2383.

AbstractHodgkin's Lymphoma is a cancer affecting the lymphatic system. There are two subtypes of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Nodular lymphocyte predominant (NLPHL) and classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma which has further four types. It has a bimodal distribution and is more common among males. The most common presentation is painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin region. Associated Symptoms include night sweats, unintentional weight loss, fever, persistent cough or dyspnea. Involvement of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare occurrence. Diagnosis is based on hematological, radiological and histochemical studies. Here we report a rare presentation of a 47-year-old male who presented with symptoms of loose stools, weight loss and fever. CT scan and abdominal lymph node biopsy findings were consistent with a lymphoproliferative disorder Patient was being managed in the line of malabsorption syndrome with possible underlying malignancy but his condition deterioted before the histological diagnosis was confirmed. Thus, this report highlights the importance having a consideration for Hodgkin's lymphoma in the management of chronic diarrhea.Copyright: © Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences.

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