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Abdominal compartment syndrome in a newly diagnosed patient with Burkitt lymphoma

Jennifer M Hendrick1, Sue C Kaste, Robert F Tamburro

  • 1Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105-2794, USA.

Pediatric Radiology
|January 6, 2006
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This case report details a patient with advanced Burkitt lymphoma presenting with acute abdomen and abdominal compartment syndrome, highlighting rare but critical complications.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma with rapid proliferation.
  • Advanced-stage disease can present with diverse and severe clinical manifestations.

Observation:

  • A patient with advanced-stage Burkitt lymphoma experienced an acute abdomen.
  • This presentation was complicated by the development of abdominal compartment syndrome.

Findings:

  • Radiological imaging revealed findings consistent with advanced Burkitt lymphoma.
  • Clinical assessment confirmed an acute abdomen leading to abdominal compartment syndrome.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare gastrointestinal complications in Burkitt lymphoma.
  • Early diagnosis and management of abdominal compartment syndrome are crucial for patient outcomes.

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