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Rev Mex Pediatr 2020; 87 (5)

Nasopharyngeal Burkitt lymphoma

Gutiérrez-Rodríguez EA, Arzola-Medrano ME, García-Labastida LE

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 195-200
PDF size: 487.92 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Burkitt’s lymphoma is a neoplasm caused by the clonal proliferation of B cells. This article aims to present a case of Burkitt’s lymphoma located in the nasopharynx, which is a very rare presentation. Clinical case: Eight-year-old female patient with a condition characterized by snoring and changes in speech suggestive of chronic sinusitis. As part of the study, a mass with a benign appearance was observed in the nasopharynx, by tomography. By nasofibrolaryngoscopy, biopsy is suggested. The biopsy report was of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with a diffuse pattern, and Burkitt’s lymphoma was determined by immunohistochemistry. The patient was successfully treated with chemotherapy. Conclusion: Burkitt lymphoma with nasopharyngeal location can present nonspecific symptoms or simulate other conditions, for which it is part of the differential diagnosis the paranasal sinuses, nose or swallowing diseases.


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