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Primary Burkitt's lymphoma of the appendix
Y G Caine1, N Peylan-Ramu, A F Livoff
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Summary
Appendicitis is a rare symptom of abdominal Burkitt
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
Background:
- Burkitt's lymphoma is a rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Abdominal involvement is common, but appendicitis is an exceptionally rare presentation.
Observation:
- This report details the first case of appendicitis caused by abdominal Burkitt's lymphoma in a female patient.
- The patient was also the youngest reported case.
Findings:
- Appendicitis as a presenting symptom of abdominal Burkitt's lymphoma is exceedingly rare.
- This case highlights the youngest and first female patient with this condition.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Burkitt's lymphoma manifestations.
- It underscores the need for considering rare diagnoses in pediatric appendicitis.
- Therapeutic strategies for this unusual presentation require careful consideration.