[Rare lymphoma causing acute abdomen - Case study]

Introduction: Lymphomas are rare entities in the gastrointestinal tract. The so-called Burkitt-like lymphoma belongs to the non-Hodgkin lymphoma group, and it is quite an aggressive, rapid-growing, but potentially curable disease. Surgeons mostly encounter with this tumor as a solid mass which causes abdominal pain, or as a cause of bowel obstruction or perforation. Our aim was to present a case, when Burkitt-like lymphoma caused acute abdominal symptoms without alarming complaints, obstruction or perforation. Furthermore we review and summarize the relevant literature data on this topic. Regarding our case we can claim that histological investigation and multidisciplinary approach are essential to make the diagnosis and to start the treatment as early as possible.