Burkitt's Lymphoma Revealed by Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report

Overview

Journal Radiol Case Rep

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Radiology

Date 2024 Aug 5

PMID 39099724

Authors

Eric Michel Kessi

Yousra Guelzim

Amine Bennani

Fatim Zahra Laamrani

Laila Jroundi

Omar El Aoufir

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Abstract

Intestinal obstruction is a surgical emergency frequently encountered in routine practice, usually caused by abdominal adhesions. Although extra nodal lymphoma is most often localized in the gastrointestinal tract and may be responsible for intestinal obstruction, Burkitt's lymphoma is a very rare cause in adults. We report a case of Burkitt's lymphoma mimicking an intestinal obstruction in a 48-year-old adult who presented with an obstructive syndrome and altered general condition. Imaging and anatomopathological examination after immunohistochemical analysis concluded to a multi-systemic Burkitt's lymphoma. Chemotherapy was immediately started with complete remission.

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