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American Burkitt's lymphoma manifested in a solitary submandibular lymph node
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|February 1, 1981
Summary
A rare case of Burkitt's lymphoma presented as a neck mass in a young man. The patient achieved remission with chemotherapy, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for this aggressive lymphoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Pathology
Background:
- Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- It typically presents with extranodal involvement, often in the jaw or abdomen.
- Submandibular mass presentation is uncommon.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old male presented with an isolated submandibular mass.
- Morphologic and cytologic features were consistent with Burkitt's lymphoma.
- Surface marker studies were not performed.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of undifferentiated lymphoma, Burkitt's type, was established based on morphology and cytology.
- The patient received chemotherapy for the submandibular mass.
- Clinical remission was achieved with no evidence of residual disease.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering Burkitt's lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of isolated neck masses.
- Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in Burkitt's lymphoma.
- Further research into less common presentations could improve diagnostic strategies.