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Küçük C, Esmeray Sönmez E, Hatipoğlu T, Yuan H, Hu X, Ceylan A, Siviş ZÖ, Demirağ B, Ataseven E, İnce D, Altun Z, Aktaş S, Özsan N, Erdağ TK, Ayhan YS, Demir Gündoğan B, Çetingül N, Özer E, Kutluk T, Olgun N. Potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of pediatric Burkitt lymphoma identified through miRNA expression profiling. Pediatr Res 2024:10.1038/s41390-024-03478-9. [PMID: 39261659 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-024-03478-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pediatric Burkitt lymphoma (pBL) is the most common non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children. These patients require prompt diagnosis and initiation of therapy due to rapid tumor growth. The roles of tumor tissue and circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in the diagnosis or prognostication have not been fully elucidated in pBLs. METHODS Differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs were identified with microRNA sequencing (miRNA-Seq) in tumor tissues and plasma of diagnostic pBLs. The diagnostic potential of total miRNA concentrations and overexpressed miRNAs were evaluated through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses. Log-rank test was employed to evaluate survival differences associated with DE miRNAs. Selected miRNA expressions were cross-validated with quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR). RESULTS Total circulating cell-free miRNAs were higher in pBL cases compared to controls. Cancer-associated pathways were enriched among miRNAs differentially expressed in pBL tumor tissues. Several upregulated miRNAs in pBL tumors demonstrated high diagnostic potential. Similarly, ROC analysis of overexpressed plasma miRNAs revealed circulating cell-free or exosomal miRNAs that can distinguish pBLs from control cases. Indeed, integrative analysis of overexpressed circulating exosomal miRNAs showed an enhanced diagnostic potential for certain triple combinations. Kaplan-Meier analyses of DE miRNAs in tumor tissues identified miRNAs predicting overall survival. CONCLUSIONS Differentially expressed miRNAs in tumor tissue and plasma of pBL have the potential to improve diagnosis and prognosis. IMPACT Differentially expressed miRNAs in treatment-naive pediatric Burkitt lymphoma cases have diagnostic or prognostic biomarker potential. This is the first study that applied miRNA-Seq on treatment-naive pediatric Burkitt lymphoma cases for identification of differentially expressed miRNAs both in tumor tissue and plasma samples with diagnostic potential. Through systematic analysis of differentially expressed miRNAs, tumor tissue miRNAs associated with the overall survival of pBLs have been discovered. The clinically significant, differentially expressed miRNAs identified in pediatric Burkitt lymphoma cases can potentially improve the current tissue-based or non-invasive clinical practice in terms of diagnosis or prognostication.
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- Can Küçük
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye.
- İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, İzmir, Türkiye.
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- İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, İzmir, Türkiye
- İzmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, İzmir, Türkiye
- İzmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Basic Oncology, Oncology Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, İzmir, Türkiye
- İzmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- İzmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Child Health and Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Oncology Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Basic Oncology, Oncology Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Basic Oncology, Oncology Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Child Health and Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Türkiye
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- Department of Child Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Türkiye
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- Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Cancer Institute, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Oncology Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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Kallel S, Ayedi S, Ben Ayed M, Salem N, Achour I, Ben Mahfoudh K, Chaabouni MA, Charfeddine I. Sinonasal Burkitt Lymphoma in a 2-Year-Old Child: An Uncommon Case Report. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2023:1455613231182659. [PMID: 37933667 DOI: 10.1177/01455613231182659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive B-type non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It rarely develops at the level of the sinonasal cavities, especially in young children. We present the case of a 2-year-old boy who presented with a 2-month history of nasal obstruction, snoring, and epistaxis followed by a recent dyspnea. Examination revealed a protruding tissue mass in the left nasal cavity. Computed tomography scan showed a homogenous soft-tissue mass in the left nasal cavity extending toward the ipsilateral orbit, infratemporal fossa, nasopharynx, as well as the ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a homogenous infiltrating mass with a hypo-intense signal on T2-weighted images reaching the infratemporal fossa and oropharynx. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of BL. The patient was referred to the clinical hematology department and received complex chemotherapy. Following chemotherapy, imaging revealed significant regression of the mass. We performed a nasopharyngeal biopsy which confirmed the absence of any persistent disease. This case report highlights a rare case of an extensive sinonasal BL emphasizing the importance of a high level of suspicion to ensure an early diagnosis and treatment.
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- Souha Kallel
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Department of Radiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
- Sfax Medical School, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Yan S, Ma J, Yang M, Liu B, Li S, Yang L, Zhang Q, Li X. Analysis of the Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Prognosis of Head and Neck Lymphoma. Anal Cell Pathol (Amst) 2022; 2022:4936099. [PMID: 35242496 PMCID: PMC8888118 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4936099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Statistical reports on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) of the head and neck combining clinical medicine with pathology are rare. To provide a basis for prognosis prediction and individualized treatment, we will investigate the clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis of lymphoma in the head and neck region. Four hundred sixty-one patients with NHL in the head and neck region diagnosed through histological biopsy were retrospectively analyzed. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were performed in all cases to evaluate the genetic status and protein expression levels. Patients were followed up by telephone. The prevalence rate of primary extranodal NHL (PENHL) in the head and neck region was 44.62% (166/372). The incidence of extranodal lymphoma accounted for 36.66% (169/461) of all head and neck lymphomas. Among the cases of PENHL of the head and neck, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) (60/76, 78.95%) and extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKTCL) (21/24, 87.5%) were the most common subtypes originating from B-cell lymphoma (BCL) and T-cell lymphoma (TCL), respectively. The most common sites of nodal and extranodal onset were neck lymph nodes and the gastrointestinal tract, respectively. The most common and primary locations of BCL and TCL were the tonsils and nasal cavity, respectively. The 3-year survival rates of PENHL, ENKTCL, and DLBCL of the head and neck were 42%, 28.57%, and 41.67%, respectively, and the 5-year survival rates were 24%, 19.05%, and 20%, respectively. Survival analysis showed that male sex was a risk factor (HR = 5.421; 95% CI, 1.164-25.267; p < 0.05) and that comprehensive treatment was a protective factor (HR = 0.117; 95% CI, 0.025-0.545; p < 0.05) against extranodal DLBCL in the head and neck region. Bone marrow involvement was a risk factor for PENHL of the head and neck (HR = 5.072; 95% CI, 1.17-21.991; p < 0.05). The purpose of this review is to show that PENHL of the head and neck with high incidence deserves more attention, and a model of multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment should be adopted.
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- Shufang Yan
- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
- Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 North Shangde Road, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 789 Suzhou Dongjie, Urumqi, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, 830011, China
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Kulczyk T, Daktera-Micker A, Biedziak B, Wziątek A, Bednarek-Rajewska K. The Primary Outbreaks of Burkitt Lymphoma in the Oral Cavity. A Report of Two Cases, Review of the Literature and Dental Implications. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11122358. [PMID: 34943595 PMCID: PMC8700466 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11122358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Two cases of Sporadic Burkitt’s lymphoma in children aged 11 and 8 years with primary symptoms in the oral cavity are reported. The first symptoms of the disease appeared in the oral cavity and were initially misdiagnosed as an inflammatory condition in one case and incidental findings not associated with the primary reason for visiting the dentist’s office in the second case. Biopsies of the lesions revealed the actual cause of the observed changes and contributed to the prompt initiation of polychemotherapy treatment. A review of current literature presents the known symptoms of Burkitt’s Lymphoma in the oral cavity and the available diagnostic methods. The role of the primary care physicians—the pedodontist and paediatrician—in the diagnostic and therapeutic process is discussed.
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- Tomasz Kulczyk
- Department of Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Bukowska 70, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-8547300
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- Department of Craniofacial Anomalies, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland; (A.D.-M.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Craniofacial Anomalies, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland; (A.D.-M.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Transplantology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland;
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Goel AN, Filimonov A, Teruya-Feldstein J, Salib C, Rousso JJ, Hackett AM, Rothschild MA, Wanna GB. Burkitt lymphoma of the nasopharynx causing life-threatening airway obstruction: A case report. Am J Otolaryngol 2021; 42:102977. [PMID: 33636684 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a case of Burkitt lymphoma (BL) in a child manifesting with acute airway obstruction. To review available literature on the clinical features and characteristic presentation of this disease. METHODS Case report with literature review. RESULTS We present the case of an 8-year-old boy with nasopharyngeal BL manifesting initially as sore throat, nasal congestion, and snoring that progressed to dyspnea and, ultimately, acute airway obstruction requiring emergent tracheostomy. The child was treated with intensive chemotherapy and achieved complete response. CONCLUSION This case highlights the importance of maintaining high clinical suspicion when evaluating common otolaryngologic symptoms and emphasizes the potential for Burkitt lymphoma to cause rapid patient deterioration.
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- Alexander N Goel
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY, New York, USA
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Burkitt's Lymphoma of the Base of the Tongue: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/014556130708600617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Burkitt's lymphoma is a highly aggressive, mature B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is rare outside Africa. We report a case of Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as a rapidly expanding tongue-base mass that caused airway obstruction in an 80-year-old Palestinian man living in California. According to our review of the literature, this is only the third reported case of Burkitt's lymphoma arising in the base of the tongue. We also discuss the incidence, epidemiology, genetics, prognosis, and treatment of this malignancy. Because Burkitt's lymphoma is one of the fastest-growing tumors in humans, rapid diagnosis and treatment are important. Treatment involves brief-duration, high-intensity chemotherapy and central nervous system prophylaxis. It is important for the otolaryngologist to recognize this disease and to understand the steps necessary to treat this aggressive tumor.
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Alvarez W, Lai LH, Grant SJ, Sabath DE, Dillon J. Burkitt lymphoma of the maxilla in a HIV positive male - Presentation and review of diagnostic laboratory tests. ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CASES 2019; 5. [PMID: 33282691 PMCID: PMC7714209 DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2019.100113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive, B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that is rare outside Africa. We report a case of HIV-associated BL originating in the right maxillary sinus in a 31-year-old Hispanic male living in Washington, USA. We also highlight the diagnostic challenges in arriving at the diagnosis when the patient initially presented with a painless right facial swelling. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical because BL is one of the fastest-growing tumors. Treatment involves brief duration of high intensity chemotherapy and central nervous system prophylaxis. It is important for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to recognize this disease and understand the necessary steps to treat this aggressive tumor.
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- William Alvarez
- Tufts University. Former Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Al Burshaid DI, Nasser MA, Nagaraj V, Al Shehabi MH. Sporadic Burkitt's Lymphoma of the Hypopharynx: A Case Report. SAUDI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 7:114-117. [PMID: 31080393 PMCID: PMC6503697 DOI: 10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_179_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Burkitt's lymphoma is a rapidly growing, high-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has three distinct variants. Of these, sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma most frequently involves the gastrointestinal system, and the hypopharynx is a rare site of occurrence. Here, the authors report a case of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma in a 28-year-old male who presented with change of voice as the only complaint. On examination, a mass was found in the hypopharynx that obstructed the laryngeal inlet. The patient underwent an elective examination under general anesthesia and biopsy of the lesion. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma, following which surgical tracheostomy was performed with complete excision of the mass. A prompt diagnosis is vital to ensure appropriate management of rapidly evolving tumors, such as Burkitt's lymphoma. When diagnosing hypopharyngeal masses, a high index of suspicion is required, as other diseases may appear with similar presentations.
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- Dhari Isa Al Burshaid
- Department of ENT, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Department of ENT, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Department of Pathology, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Department of ENT, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain
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Arepalli S, Flagg A, Venkat A, Singh AD. Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma with Orbital Extramedullary Infiltration. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2019; 5:46-49. [PMID: 30675476 DOI: 10.1159/000488710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma is rarely associated with orbital involvement. METHODS We present a case of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma with extramedullary subperiosteal leukemic infiltrates of the orbit and facial bones. RESULTS Follow-up examination after chemotherapy and disease remission reveals resolution of the subperiosteal infiltrates. CONCLUSION Despite an aggressive presentation, cure is common with appropriate, intensive treatment. To our knowledge, this report is the first to photographically depict the resolution of extramedullary orbital subperiosteal leukemic infiltrates after appropriate chemotherapy.
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- Sruthi Arepalli
- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Orbital lymphomas constitute 50-60% of ocular adnexal lymphomas. A total of 2211 cases of orbital lymphoma with a known subtype have been reported in the last 24 years (1994-2017). The vast majority of orbital lymphomas are of B-cell origin (97%), of which extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (EMZL) (59%) is the most common subtype, followed by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (23%), follicular lymphoma (9%), and mantle cell lymphoma (5%). Orbital lymphoma is primarily a disease of the elderly. Gender distribution varies according to lymphoma subtype. However, extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (53%) and follicular lymphoma (75%) show a female predominance, whereas diffuse large B-cell lymphoma shows an even gender distribution. Mantle cell lymphoma has a striking male predominance of 80%. The histopathological subtype and the clinical stage of the disease are the best indicators of prognosis and patient outcome. Low-grade lymphomas such as extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma and FL have a good prognosis, whereas high-grade lymphomas (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma) are associated with a poor prognosis. When managing solitary low-grade lymphomas, radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. Chemotherapy, with or without radiotherapy, should be chosen for disseminated and high-grade lymphomas.
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- Tine Gadegaard Olsen
- Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Ophthalmology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Cabras M, Arduino PG, Chiusa L, Broccoletti R, Carbone M. Case Report: Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma misdiagnosed as dental abscess in a 15-year-old girl. F1000Res 2018; 7:1567. [PMID: 32117562 PMCID: PMC7029763 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.16390.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a non-Hodgkin’s B-cell tumor that can be classified into three variants, based on clinical characteristics and epidemiology: endemic, human immunodeficiency-related and sporadic. Oral sporadic BL is quite an unusual entity, with the gastrointestinal trait being often the first site of appearance. Clinical finding: A 15-year-old patient that presented a symptomatic swelling of the right maxilla, unsuccessfully treated as a primary endodontic disease, displaying solid tissue on CT scan, “starry sky” pattern on oral biopsy, multifocal bone and lymph node uptake on PET. Diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes: A diagnosis of stage IV BL was formulated; Rituximab was then administered for three months according to Inter-B-NHL ritux 2010 protocol and CYM (cytarabine and methotrexate) chemotherapy. The patient was followed-up for three years, with no recurrence. Conclusion: It is important for general dental practitioners to suspect a malignancy in the differential diagnosis of unresponsive odontogenic infections in young healthy patients.
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- Marco Cabras
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Oral Medicine Section, CIR-Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Oral Medicine Section, CIR-Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Oral Medicine Section, CIR-Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Oral Medicine Section, CIR-Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, 10126, Italy
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Abdelwahed Hussein MR. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the oral cavity and maxillofacial region: a pathologist viewpoint. Expert Rev Hematol 2018; 11:737-748. [DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2018.1506326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Levy J, Kratz A, Lifshitz T. Burkitt's Lymphoma Presenting as Oculomotor Palsy in an HIV-Positive Patient. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 16:186-9. [PMID: 16496269 DOI: 10.1177/112067210601600133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose To report a case of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) in an HIV-positive patient presenting as complete third nerve palsy. Methods Interventional case report. A 34-year-old man presented with headache, left eye pain, diplopia, and complete ptosis of several hours’ duration. Left eye examination disclosed complete third nerve palsy with pupillary involvement. Significant hepatomegalia was noted at physical examination and computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen showed multiple solid lesions. Results Liver biopsy was consistent with Burkitt's lymphoma. Bone marrow biopsy was normal. Brain imaging was normal. Work-up also revealed positivity for human immunodeficiency virus. Chemotherapy treatment was started. Two months later, ocular motility examination was normal. Conclusions Although BL affects the central nervous system very rarely, BL should be considered in any immunosuppressed patient presenting with diplopia or ophthalmoparesis.
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- J Levy
- Department of Ophthalmology, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
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DelRosso LM. A 7-Year-Old Boy With Sudden Onset of Loud Snoring. Chest 2016; 150:e133-e135. [PMID: 27832897 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2016] [Revised: 03/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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A 7-year-old boy was referred for evaluation of loud nightly snoring. Snoring started suddenly 2 weeks prior to presentation and grew progressively worse. Currently, the parents witnessed breathing pauses and gasping at night. The parents moved the child to a recliner to be able to breathe better, but the snoring and apneas persisted. There was no sleepwalking, night terrors, or nocturnal enuresis. During the day, the boy did not endorse symptoms of excessive sleepiness. The review of systems was negative for fever, weight loss, night sweats, sore throat, dysphagia, nasal congestion, ear pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, stridor, and abdominal pain. The child did not complain of throat discomfort. The parents noticed a sudden change in the child's voice and described it as "muffled, like speaking with cotton balls in his mouth." His school performance did not change. He had had a viral illness 2 weeks prior to presentation that was diagnosed as viral pneumonia. He was not on medications.
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- Lourdes M DelRosso
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
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Chen DT, Chen PR, Hsu LP, Chiu TJ, Hsu YH. Burkitt' lymphoma in paranasal sinuses. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016; 135:991-3. [PMID: 17141106 DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- David T Chen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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Grasso D, Borreggine C, Ladogana S, De Santis R, Delle Noci N, Grilli G, Macarini L. Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma/acute B-cell leukaemia presenting with progressive proptosis and orbital mass in a child. Neuroradiol J 2016; 29:231-5. [PMID: 27006106 DOI: 10.1177/1971400916639964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is found predominantly in children, with the highest incidence occurring in Africa. The sporadic form occurs in non-endemic areas and typically involves the ileo-caecum and the bowel, whereas orbital and paranasal sinus involvement is rare. Here, we present an unusual case of sporadic BL in a Caucasian male child with rapidly progressive painful proptosis of the right eye. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an oval-shaped, extraconal mass in the supero-lateral part of the right orbit that deformed and dislocated the eyeball antero-inferiorly. The patient underwent anterior orbitotomy, and a biopsy of the excised tissue revealed a starry-sky appearance characteristic of BL. Postoperative aggressive chemotherapy was initiated with a good response after one week.
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- Daniela Grasso
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Ospedali Riuniti, University of Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Ospedali Riuniti, University of Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Ospedali Riuniti, University of Foggia, Italy
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Bouali S, Said IB, Yedeas MD, Abderrahmen K, Maatar N, Boubaker A, Kallel J, Jemel H. Primary sporadic Burkitt lymphoma of the orbit, clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes: a case study. Childs Nerv Syst 2016; 32:437-40. [PMID: 26767843 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-016-3018-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Involvement of the orbit with Burkitt's lymphoma is a very rare presentation of extra-nodal lymphoma. ILLUSTRATIVE CASE We report a case of a 2-year-old female presented an unusual location of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma arising in the orbital region. Diagnostic magnetic resonance imagining identified an oval-shaped mass on the lateral rectus of the right orbit that caused dislocation of eyeball, for which she underwent a biopsy from the periorbital swellings. The mass was histologically confirmed as Burkitt's lymphoma, and postoperative aggressive chemotherapy was initiated. We describe clinical diagnosis, histological aspects, radiological features, and current management of this rapidly growing malignant tumor. CONCLUSION Because of the rapid progression of Burkitt lymphoma, and considering that it responds well to treatment, early recognition and appropriate management are important factors for survival and to preserve visual function.
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- Sofiene Bouali
- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology "Mongi Ben Hmida" of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis el MANAR, Tunis, Tunisia
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Zhang XX, Xu J, Jiang T, Lu Y. Diagnosis and treatment of primary gastrointestinal Burkitt-like lymphoma in adults. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2016; 24:612-617. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v24.i4.612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the epidemiological and clinicopathological characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of primary gastrointestinal Burkitt-like lymphoma in adults.
METHODS: Relevant articles published since 1995 were retrieved in 15 English databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and SpringerLink and in China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database. Data of six patients with primary gastrointestinal Burkitt-like lymphoma were obtained from six articles.
RESULTS: Four cases of adult primary gastrointestinal Burkitt-like lymphoma were from East Asia (Japan and China, 66.7%). All six patients were male with an average age of 57.6 years. Two cases occurred in the ileocecum, one in the stomach, one in the hepatic flexure of the colon, one in the terminal ileum, and one in the stomach and small intestine simultaneously. Four cases were admitted to the hospital because of abdominal mass, along with B symptoms: weight loss in four cases and fatigue in two cases. All patients underwent alimentary endoscopy (CT scan in 5 cases and B-ultrasound in 3 cases). Four cases underwent surgery, 5 cases underwent combined chemotherapy, and 3 cases underwent surgery plus postoperative chemotherapy. One case died within 1 year, and one case was followed for 5 years and is still alive. Immunohistochemically, CD20 and CD10 staining was positive in 4 cases, Ki-67 staining positive in 3 cases, Bcl-2 staining negative in 3 cases, CD23 and CD5 staining negative in 2 cases.
CONCLUSION: Adult primary gastrointestinal Burkitt-like lymphoma is a highly malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is extremely rare clinically with rapid development and high mortality. Its clinical manifestations are non-specific, so comprehensive examination should be conducted to confirm the diagnosis before clinical intervention. Final diagnosis still relies on fine-needle aspiration biopsy or surgical excision biopsy. Surgical treatment and multi-drug combination adjuvant chemotherapy postoperatively should be implemented as soon as possible after making a diagnosis. Clinicians should raise their awareness of the disease and pay more attention to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, which could improve the outcome of the patients.
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Sethi N, Patankar S, Jain R, Mehta A. An unusual case of Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as a gingival enlargement. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2015; 19:573-7. [PMID: 26644726 PMCID: PMC4645546 DOI: 10.4103/0972-124x.156880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Burkitt's lymphoma is an undifferentiated non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. Three clinical subtypes are recognized: African (endemic), American and other areas (sporadic) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) associated. Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma is a rare malignancy among Asian population. This report describes a case of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as generalized gingival enlargement with an alarmingly rapid spread. This type of rapid progression bespeaks the need for prompt recognition and life-saving referral by the dental practitioner. The purpose of this case report and review of the literature was to illustrate the fact that an inconspicuous and benign looking gingival enlargement may turn out to be an aggressive malignancy like Burkitt's lymphoma.
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- Neerja Sethi
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Muktsar, Punjab, India
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- Deparment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, YMTs Dental College and PG Institute, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Muktsar, Punjab, India
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- Deparment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
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Guimarães AC, de Carvalho GM, Correa CRS, Gusmão RJ. Association between unilateral tonsillar enlargement and lymphoma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2015; 93:304-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2014.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2014] [Revised: 10/31/2014] [Accepted: 11/13/2014] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Otsuka M, Nagata M, Suzuki M, Nannya Y, Ota S, Tanimoto T, Kume H, Kurokawa M, Homma Y. Primary Retroperitoneal Tumor with Unexpected Gingival Involvement. Intern Med 2015; 54:1787-90. [PMID: 26179537 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Retroperitoneal tumors present diagnostic challenges, although a definitive diagnosis can be established based on a histopathological analysis. We herein report the case of a 62-year-old woman with a massive retroperitoneal tumor who was referred to our department for surgery. Although we initially planned to perform an incisional biopsy, we unexpectedly detected gingival swelling, and a gingival biopsy subsequently confirmed a pathological diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL). We successfully avoided the use of more invasive diagnostic procedures and were able to promptly initiate chemotherapy. Obtaining an immediate pathological diagnosis is essential for providing successful treatment in such cases, as the disease is potentially curable with chemotherapy. BL should therefore be considered in the differential diagnosis of massive retroperitoneal tumors, highlighting the importance of routine systemic screening.
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- Masafumi Otsuka
- Department of Urology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Japan
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Guimarães AC, de Carvalho GM, Bento LR, Correa C, Gusmão RJ. Clinical manifestations in children with tonsillar lymphoma: A systematic review. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2014; 90:146-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2013.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 11/24/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Monga S, Malik JN, Sharma AP, Jetley S. Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma of the parapharyngeal space in an immunocompetent adult Indian male. INDIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SPECIALITIES 2014. [DOI: 10.7713/ijms.2013.0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a rare monoclonal proliferation of Blymphocytes and is classified as a poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma. Typically, Burkitt's lymphoma involves the jaw bones, but the orbit can also be involved. Burkitt"s lymphoma is seen, sporadically in India, and 3 cases of orbital Burkitt's lymphoma were diagnosed during the past 4 years. Three cases of acute proptosis in children are presented to us. The provisional clinical diagnosis was rhabdomyosarcoma and the histopathology revealed Burkitt's lymphoma. The fast growth rate, hematologic manifestations and the urgency of diagnosis are emphasized. We present 3 cases here and review prevailing concepts about Burkitt's lymphoma.
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- Rijuneeta Gupta
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Carmody J, Misra RP, Langford MP, Byrd WA, Ditta L, Vekovius B, Texada DE. Orbital sporadic Burkitt lymphoma in an adult diabetic African American female and a review of adult orbital cases. Clin Ophthalmol 2011; 5:509-15. [PMID: 21573040 PMCID: PMC3090307 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s16751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A case of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma (sBL) presenting with jaw and lid involvement in a diabetic adult African American female and a review of adult orbital Burkitt lymphoma cases are presented. Lid edema, visual loss, ophthalmoparesis, proptosis, and sinusitis progressed over 4 weeks despite antibiotic and steroid treatment. Upper lid biopsy histopathological evaluation and immunophenotyping revealed a homogenous mass of atypical CD10 and CD20-negative B-cells and tingible body macrophages yielding a "starry sky" appearance. Cytogenetic analysis detected a minor variant c-MYC translocation, but no Epstein-Barr virus RNA. Detection of multiple lesions prompted a diagnosis of stage IV disease that totally regressed following radiation and chemotherapy. Review results of the six adult orbital sBL cases support a poor prognosis and a heightened suspicion of variant CD10, CD20 and BCL6 positive sBL in adults presenting with jaw pain and rapidly progressive orbital symptoms, particularly in female, African American, and diabetic patients.
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- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Pathology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, USA
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Orbital burkitt lymphoma in immunocompetent patients: a report of 3 cases and a review of the literature. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2010; 25:464-8. [PMID: 19935250 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e3181b80fde] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe a series of 3 immunocompetent patients with the sporadic form of orbital Burkitt lymphoma and review the outcomes of such patients reported in the scientific literature. METHODS Retrospective review of medical records and the literature. Cases of orbital Burkitt lymphoma in immunocompromised and African patients were excluded from the review. Measured parameters included gender, age, ocular signs, imaging results, the range of systemic involvement, and treatment. RESULTS Current cases and review of the scientific literature resulted in 16 immunocompetent patients with sporadic orbital Burkitt lymphoma. The median age at presentation was 12 years. Most common ocular signs at presentation were proptosis (13/16), external ophthalmoplegia (9/16), and eyelid edema (7/16). Optic neuropathy was noted in 5 of 16 patients. Concomitant paranasal sinus involvement was present in 8 of 16 patients. Fourteen (88%) of the patients had systemic involvement, of which the most common locations were central nervous system (6/16), lymphatics (6/16), bone marrow (6/16), and liver (4/16). Survival data were available for 13 patients. Seven patients (54%) died within 12 months of presentation. CONCLUSIONS Sporadic orbital Burkitt lymphoma occurs in immunocompetent individuals with a wide age range. Fifty percent presented with adjacent paranasal sinus involvement. Concurrent or eventual systemic involvement is common. The large number of patients with central nervous system involvement in our review of the literature supports the role of lumbar puncture and neuroimaging in the workup of all patients with orbital Burkitt lymphoma. Prognosis remains guarded, with significant mortality within 1 year of presentation.
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Burkitt's Lymphoma of maxillary sinuses: review of literature and report of bilateral case. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009; 67:1755-63. [PMID: 19615595 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2009.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2008] [Accepted: 03/25/2009] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) is known to be a useful diagnostic tool for staging, restaging, and monitoring therapy for lymphoma. The purpose of this retrospective study is to present a spectrum of FDG PET findings at initial presentation of Burkitt lymphoma and subsequent findings after therapy. METHOD AND MATERIALS We retrospectively reviewed 48 patients with Burkitt lymphoma referred for a total of 160 FDG PET/computed tomography (CT) scans at our institution. We characterized the disease distribution of Burkitt lymphoma in all patients and measured representative FDG activity from initial staging scans. Therapeutic response and disease remission were assessed in patients with PET/CT and clinical follow-up studies. RESULTS Of the 48 patients diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, 25 patients had FDG PET/CT scans for initial staging. All untreated lesions of Burkitt lymphoma were highly FDG avid. The mean maximum standardized uptake value of 54 representative lesions is 16.5 (range: 6-54). Twelve patients were immune compromised. The majority of patients had disease localized to the abdomen and the pelvis. Extranodal involvement was identified in more than half of the patients studied. CONCLUSION The American (or sporadic) form of Burkitt lymphoma presented with intense hypermetabolic lesions when untreated. The information is useful in evaluating post-treatment studies in the absence of a pretreatment scan.
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Otmani N, Khattab M. Oral Burkitt's lymphoma in children: the Moroccan experience. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007; 37:36-40. [PMID: 17822883 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2007] [Accepted: 06/08/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Thirty-seven children with Burkitt's lymphoma of the oral region diagnosed between 1998 and 2005 were reviewed. There were 31 boys and 6 girls. The mean age at diagnosis was 6.64 years (range 2-15 years) with a mean delay to diagnosis of 41 days (range 10 days-2 months). There was a predominance of maxillary over mandibular involvement: 1.44:1. Complaints included exophytic mass with dental displacement (100%), abdominal pain (68%), nerve palsy (28%) and orbital swelling (21%). Toothache as initial complaint led to dental extraction in 12 cases. According to the Murphy classification, there were 4 stage II, 11 stage III and 22 stage IV tumours; 43% and 41% had bone marrow and central nervous system involvement, respectively. After chemotherapy, complete remission was seen in 59% of cases. Remission in two children was relatively brief, lasting no more than 3 months. After a median follow-up of 45 months (range 9-99 months), the disease-free survival rate was 54%. In conclusion, in this series, oral presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma was a component of more widely disseminated disease. The pattern seemed to fall between that of the endemic and the sporadic types. Even with intensive chemotherapy, patients with advanced disease maintained a poor prognosis.
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- N Otmani
- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Children's Hospital of Rabat, Morocco.
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Manzitti C, Barabino A, Bosio V, Gambini C, Battaglia T, Garaventa A. Rhinopharyngeal B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma: unusual presentation with massive hematemesis. Pediatr Emerg Care 2007; 23:231-3. [PMID: 17438436 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31803f5aa5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lymphomas are the third most frequent type of childhood cancer after acute leukemias and brain tumors. Symptoms at diagnosis are extremely different depending on several factors such as histological subtype, disease extent, and site of tumor. We report an unusual presentation describing a case of epistaxis of the posterior nasal fossa with severe hematemesis.
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- Carla Manzitti
- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, G. Gaslini Institute, Genoa, Italy.
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EBV-associated malignancies remain a considerable problem in HIV-infected individuals, even in the era of HAART. Although EBV is a common factor, each disease has a unique pathogenesis. Study of these diseases reveals the viral proteins expressed in the malignancies that might contribute to the development of the disease as well as the molecular basis for pathogenesis. It is likely that this knowledge will contribute to the development of novel therapeutics that will result in more favorable outcomes in the future.
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- Scott M Long
- Department of Biochemistry, St.Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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Dimitrakopoulos I, Psomaderis K, Katopodi T, Iordanidis F, Georgoulis I. Burkitt's lymphoma with loss of the long arm of chromosome 1. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 103:e42-7. [PMID: 17141537 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2006.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2006] [Revised: 08/10/2006] [Accepted: 08/15/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Ioannis Dimitrakopoulos
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Bouayed K, Bousfiha AA, Madani A, Zafad S, Harif M, Benchekroun S. [Unilateral tonsillar enlargement in children: thinking about lymphoma]. Arch Pediatr 2006; 13:1460-1. [PMID: 16996253 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2006.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2006] [Accepted: 08/10/2006] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Kamona AA, El-Khatib MA, Swaidan MY, Jarar MS, Suleiman AJ, Ali HMA, Basharaheel AB, Mansour AH. Pediatric Burkitt's lymphoma: CT findings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 32:381-6. [PMID: 16933114 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-006-9069-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2006] [Accepted: 07/06/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To review and analyze all CT scans of the cases of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) in children diagnosed in our institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of 33 children with BL between the years 2003 and 2005 seen in our institution was undertaken. Twenty-nine male and four female patients from age 3 to 16 years (with a mean age 5.9 years) were reviewed. RESULTS The gastrointestinal tract was involved in 19 patients (57.5%), kidneys in 9 (27.2%), peritoneum in 8 (24.2%), liver in 4 (12.1%), spleen in 3 (9%), adrenals in 3 (9%), and pancreas in 1 patient (3%). Extra-nodal head and neck involvement was seen in eight patients (24.2%). Bone involvement in four (12.1%), lung in three (9%), heart in two (6%), skin in two (6%), and testis in one (3%) of these patients. Abdominal lymph nodes were enlarged in 21 children (63.6%), while cervical lymph nodes were enlarged in 8 (24.2%). CONCLUSION CT proved to be an invaluable tool in the characterization of the disease processes in these children. In addition, it provided us with useful information about the anatomical distribution, patterns of involvement, as well as complications of BL.
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- Atheel A Kamona
- Diagnostic Radiology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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Sinonasal disease is one of the most common clinical head and neck pathologies. The majority of sinonasal pathology is inflammatory with neoplasms comprising approximately 3% of all head and neck tumours. Although sinus tumours are rare, they portend a poor prognosis, often due to advanced disease at diagnosis. Like most neoplasms, early detection improves prognosis, therefore clinicians and radiologists should be aware of features separating tumours from inflammatory sinus disease. This article reviews the anatomy, clinical features, imaging findings, treatment and histopathology of selected sinonasal tumours. Benign neoplasms reviewed include osteoma, inverting papilloma, and juvenile nasal angiofibroma. Malignant neoplasms reviewed include squamous cell carcinoma, the minor salivary gland tumour, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, and olfactory neuroblastoma (esthesioneuroblastoma).
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- Sudip Das
- LAS Otolaryngology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK
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Nassenstein K, Wieland R, Schweiger B. Calcifications in Untreated Burkitt’s Lymphoma of the Upper Jaw. Oncol Res Treat 2005; 28:201-3. [PMID: 15840968 DOI: 10.1159/000084104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dystrophic calcifications are uncommon in lymphomas. They may occur after chemotherapy or radiotherapy, whereas calcifications in untreated non- Hodgkin's lymphomas are rarely reported in the literature. CASE REPORT We report the case of a 9-year-old boy who developed tumefaction of the right upper jaw. CT examination revealed a neoplastic lesion in the right upper jaw sinus with destruction of the maxilla and subcutaneous fat infiltration. Furthermore the tumor showed accentuated central calcifications. Histological examination revealed endemic type of Burkitt's lymphoma of the paranasal sinus. CONCLUSION Our experience showed that calcification can rarely occur also in untreated Burkitt's lymphoma.
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- Kai Nassenstein
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Essen, Germany.
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Wu K, Majumdar S, Bull PD. Blocked nose and snoring in a 6-year-old boy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2004; 68:597-600. [PMID: 15081236 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2003.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2003] [Revised: 12/04/2003] [Accepted: 12/05/2003] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nasal obstruction, mouth-breathing, snoring and deafness are common symptoms seen in children presenting to the otorhinolaryngology clinic. The aetiopathologies are frequently due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy and otitis media with effusion. Rarely however, nasal obstruction and snoring may be associated with more sinister pathology. We report a case of a child with nasopharyngeal B-cell Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma whose initial symptoms were of nasal obstruction and snoring.
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- K Wu
- Department of ENT Surgery, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH, UK.
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