Ileo-Colic Burkitt Lymphoma in a Young Adult Female-A Case Report
Burkitt’s lymphoma is an uncommon and aggressive type of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is one of the fastest growing cancer tumour in humans; growth fraction close to 100%. We report a case of a young adult female presented with acute pain abdomen with ileo-caecal mass. On clinical presentation,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7582/19105_CE[Ra1]_F(P)_PF1(RSAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Burkitt’s lymphoma is an uncommon and aggressive type of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is one of the fastest growing cancer tumour
in humans; growth fraction close to 100%. We report a case of a young adult female presented with acute pain abdomen with ileo-caecal
mass. On clinical presentation, initial diagnosis was acute appendicitis with lump formation. Ultrasound reported as diffuse inflammatory
changes and later CECT was done which reported as Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST). On laparotomy, a huge hard mass was
found on ileo-caecal region and right hemicolectomy was done. Diagnosis was confirmed as Non-Hodgkins Burkitt’s Lymphoma by HPE
and immunohistochemistry testing. So, careful workup is the key to initiate early treatment. This patient had complete remission after the
right hemicolectomy followed by multiagent chemotherapy. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |