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A case series of unusual presentations of Burkitt's lymphoma.

Authors :
Dashottar S
Sunita BS
Singh RK
Rana V
Suhag V
Singh AK
Source :
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics [J Cancer Res Ther] 2020 Jan-Mar; Vol. 16 (1), pp. 66-70.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Context: Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is one of the fastest growing malignancies. It is the most common subtype of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in childhood. It has three major subtypes - endemic, sporadic, and immunodeficiency-associated types.<br />Aims: This study aims to study the clinicomorphologic features of this disease entity and to find optimal imaging technique for such cases.<br />Setting and Design: A retrospective observational study in a tertiary care center of academic and research potential.<br />Subjects and Methods: We are presenting three unusual cases of sporadic type of BL who presented initially as localized right iliac fossa mass mimicking as acute appendicitis. Initially, localized presentation progressed to diffuse abdominal mass lesions causing intestinal obstruction.<br />Results: These cases had emphasized the importance of accurate diagnosis by the ultrasonography (USG) or computed tomography (CT) scan for early diagnosis so as to manage such cases simply by early appropriate medical treatment.<br />Conclusion: In this article, we will discuss the clinical and imaging features of BL with the role of USG, CT scan and positron emission tomography/CT in the abdominopelvic imaging of pediatric patients.<br />Competing Interests: None

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1998-4138
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32362611
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_370_16