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Primary Burkitt lymphoma of the thyroid
1Ear, Nose and Throat Center, Akron Children's Hospital, One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, USA. salbert@chmca.org.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|December 25, 2013
Summary
Primary thyroid Burkitt lymphoma is a rare cancer. This case study details a 15-year-old boy with a fast-growing thyroid mass and breathing difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Background:
- Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Primary thyroid involvement is exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old male presented with a rapidly enlarging neck mass.
- Symptoms included dyspnea, indicating potential airway compromise.
Findings:
- The case involved primary Burkitt lymphoma originating in the thyroid gland.
- Diagnostic confirmation involved histopathological examination of the thyroid mass.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric thyroid masses.
- Underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and management of aggressive lymphomas.
- Contributes to the limited literature on pediatric primary thyroid Burkitt lymphoma.
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