Adult abdominal Burkitt lymphoma with isolated peritoneal involvement
Catarina Oliveira1, Hugo Matos1, Paula Serra2
1Medical Imaging Department and Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Coimbra, Portugal.
Journal of Radiology Case Reports
|June 27, 2014
Summary
This case report details a rare adult presentation of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma in a 61-year-old male. The lymphoma mimicked peritoneal carcinomatosis with diffuse peritoneal and omental involvement.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive B-cell neoplasm.
- It is classified into endemic, sporadic, and immunodeficiency-associated variants.
- The sporadic form typically affects children with abdominal masses.
Observation:
- This report describes an unusual case of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma in a 61-year-old male.
- The patient presented with diffuse peritoneal and omental involvement.
- No lymphadenopathies were observed, and the presentation mimicked peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Findings:
- This case highlights an atypical manifestation of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma in an adult.
- The diffuse peritoneal and omental spread without lymphadenopathy is a rare presentation.
- The clinical presentation mimicked peritoneal carcinomatosis, posing a diagnostic challenge.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma's clinical spectrum.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare B-cell neoplasms in adult patients with peritoneal disease.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and improved patient outcomes.
