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Soft tissue Burkitt's lymphoma: radiological findings
R García-Barredo1, M A Fernández Echevarría, M del Riego
1Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.
European Radiology
|December 29, 1998
Summary
This case report details an unusual presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma in an elderly woman, diagnosed via histopathology and imaging. Early detection of this rare soft tissue lymphoma is crucial for patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma typically affecting lymph nodes.
- Extranodal and soft tissue presentations are less common, particularly in older adults.
Observation:
- An 85-year-old female presented with a soft tissue mass in her lower extremity.
- Imaging and histopathological examination confirmed Burkitt's lymphoma, with no bone involvement.
Findings:
- This case highlights an atypical clinical presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma.
- Radiological findings associated with this specific extranodal soft tissue manifestation were previously undescribed.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of rare lymphoma presentations is vital for effective treatment.
- This report expands the understanding of Burkitt's lymphoma's diverse clinical and radiological spectrum.