Title of article :
Adult Sporadic Burkitt’s Lymphoma Presenting withRapid Development of Peritoneal Lymphomatosis
Author/Authors :
Shah, Nilay Department of Internal Medicine - West Virginia University Hospital - Morgantown - WV 26505, USA , Fei , Naomi Department of Internal Medicine - West Virginia University Hospital - Morgantown - WV 26505, USA
Abstract :
Sporadic Burkitt’s Lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma which requires prompt diagnosis andtreatment. Though usual presentation involves abdominal lymphadenopathy with possible solid organ involvement, sporadic BLcan rarely present with peritoneal lymphomatosis. We present a unique case with rapid evolution of BL presenting as peritonealand omental lymphomatosis with hepatic lesions and pelvic and pericardial adenopathy
Keywords :
Adult Sporadic Burkitt’s Lymphoma Presenting , Rapid Development , Peritoneal Lymphomatosis , Sporadic Burkitt’s Lymphoma (BL)
Journal title :
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine