PRIMARY GASTROINTESTINAL LYMPHOMA

The gastrointestinal tract is the most common extranodal site for non- Hodgkin's lymphoma. Primary gastrointestinal lymphoma (PGIL) represent s a specific entity and has to be differentiated from nodal lymphomas because of its different biological behaviour, prognosis and treatment . Imaging methods are important for detection and staging of PGIL. Gas trointestinal lymphomas produce a spectrum of pathological and radiolo gical appearances. PGIL is encountered often enough to warrant familia ry with the clinical, radiological and therapeutic options.