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Primary ovarian lymphoma in an infant: report of a case
A Türken1, A O Ciftci, Z Akçören
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.
Insights
Primary ovarian non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is rare in children. This case highlights the diagnosis and treatment of this unusual condition in an infant.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Hematology
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Primary ovarian malignant lymphomas are exceptionally rare in pediatric patients.
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) involving the ovaries as a primary site is seldom reported in infants.
Observation:
- An 11-month-old female infant presented with primary bilateral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the ovaries.
- The infant underwent surgical treatment via bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
Findings:
- The case involved a rare presentation of ovarian lymphoma in a very young child.
- Post-surgical management included chemotherapy, indicating a multimodal treatment approach.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric oncology.
- Effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are crucial for managing primary ovarian lymphoma in infants.
- Further research into optimal treatment protocols for this rare entity is warranted.
Abstract:
Primary ovarian malignant lymphomas are rarely encountered in children. We present herein the unusual case of an 11-month-old female infant with primary bilateral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the ovaries who was treated by bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy followed by chemotherapy. The clinicopathological features of this rare entity are discussed, focusing special emphasis on the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.