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Burkitt's lymphoma mimicking prostatitis

S Boe, H Nielsen, N Ryttov

    The Journal of Urology
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A rare case of Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as acute pancreatitis in a young man was identified. Despite initial treatment success, the patient relapsed and succumbed to disseminated disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Urology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Acute pancreatitis is a common condition with diverse etiologies.
    • Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma.
    • Prostate involvement by lymphoma is uncommon.

    Observation:

    • A 24-year-old male presented with symptoms mimicking acute pancreatitis.
    • Diagnostic workup revealed Burkitt's lymphoma infiltrating the prostate, not pancreatitis.
    • The patient received cytotoxic chemotherapy.

    Findings:

    • Initial treatment led to significant clinical improvement, including resolution of urinary symptoms and palpable tumor regression.
    • The patient experienced a relapse of the lymphoma shortly after initial remission.

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  • Despite intensive chemotherapy, the disease progressed to a disseminated state.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering extranodal lymphomas in the differential diagnosis of unexplained abdominal or pelvic symptoms.
    • It underscores the aggressive nature of Burkitt's lymphoma and the challenges in achieving durable remission.
    • Further research into optimal treatment strategies for prostatic Burkitt's lymphoma is warranted.