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Burkitt's lymphoma of the appendix: report of two cases

I C Sin, E T Ling, R S Prentice

    Human Pathology
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed

    Insights

    Primary Burkitt's lymphoma of the appendix is rare. Tumors in two children were found during appendectomies for suspected appendicitis, highlighting this unusual presentation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
    • Primary appendiceal Burkitt's lymphoma is exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric cases.

    Observation:

    • Two pediatric patients presented with abdominal pain mimicking appendicitis.
    • Appendiceal masses were incidentally discovered during surgical appendectomy.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological examination confirmed primary Burkitt's lymphoma of the appendix in both cases.
    • The rarity of this specific tumor location and subtype was noted.

    Implications:

    • Early recognition of appendiceal Burkitt's lymphoma is crucial for appropriate management.
    • This case report contributes to understanding the clinical presentation and rarity of appendiceal Burkitt's lymphoma in children.

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