Diffuse Thickened Folds

Irregular, nodular thickened folds in lymphocytic lymphoma.

Irregular, Nodular Thickened Folds

•           Features

•           Folds

•           3 mm thick

•           Irregular

•           Randomly distributed

•           Tiny nodules may be present

•           Cause:  Non-fluid infiltration of mucosa & submucosa

•           Cellular infiltrate

•           Amorphous material

•           Types of Irregular Folds

•           Diffuse

•           Proximal

•           Distal