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Oral Burkitt's lymphoma--case report
Roseana de Almeida Freitas1, Simone Souza Lobão Veras Barros, Lêda Bezerra Quinderé
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Patologia Oral, UFRN, Brazil. roseana@patologiaoral.com.br
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|July 29, 2008
Summary
A rare pediatric cancer, Burkitt
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Oral Pathology
- Odontopediatrics
Background:
- Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment outcomes.
Observation:
- A seven-year-old male presented with mandibular swelling and mobile teeth.
- Radiological examination revealed a diffuse radiolucent lesion in the premolar region.
Findings:
- Histopathological diagnosis confirmed Burkitt's lymphoma.
- The pediatric patient achieved complete remission after polychemotherapy.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of odontopediatric evaluation in diagnosing rare pediatric malignancies.
- Successful treatment of Burkitt's lymphoma in children underscores the efficacy of current chemotherapeutic regimens.