Naik P, Wang J, Brazeau MJ, Rosario D. An Atypical Presentation of Sporadic Jejunal Burkitt's Lymphoma.
Case Rep Gastrointest Med 2016;
2016:3605813. [PMID:
27672459 PMCID:
PMC5031818 DOI:
10.1155/2016/3605813]
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Abstract
Burkitt's lymphoma is a very aggressive type of B-cell NHL with replication approaching 100%. Primary gastrointestinal lymphoma is rare. In our case, a 24-year-old male initially presented with symptomatic anemia. He was initially evaluated with colonoscopy and EGD, both of which were unremarkable. A capsule endoscopy was then performed to further evaluate his significant anemia which revealed friable inflamed ulcerated mass in the jejunum. A push enteroscopy was then performed to obtain tissue from the jejunal mass. Biopsy results and immunohistochemical stains were consistent with Burkitt's lymphoma. PET/CT scan revealed only jejunal involvement. Treatment consisted of bowel resection prior to chemotherapy due to concern for perforation with chemotherapy. Patient achieved complete remission after the treatment.
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