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Inês M Araújo1, Marta Viana-Pereira2, Inês Silveira3
1Internal Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Cureus
|September 15, 2025
Summary
This case study highlights an unusual presentation of Burkitt lymphoma in an adult, focusing on diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for spinal cord compression at initial diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Neurology
Background:
- Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Adult presentation often involves abdominal masses, B symptoms, and central nervous system (CNS) involvement.
- CNS involvement is a known complication but rare at initial diagnosis.
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