Presentation of Ileal Burkitt Lymphoma in Children

Authors

  • Joseph R Grajo
  • Mark L Kayton
  • Thora S Steffensen
  • Natasa Dragicevic
  • Claude B Guidi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v6i8.1052

Keywords:

Burkitt, lymphoma, gastrointestinal, pediatric

Abstract

Burkitt lymphoma is a highly aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that responds favorably if diagnosed accurately and treated early. Recognition of the various radiologic manifestations of Burkitt lymphoma can help guide the clinician to expedite appropriate chemotherapy. We present two cases that illustrate different radiologic presentations of this aggressive gastrointestinal malignancy in children. Case 1 features a 7-year-old boy who presented to our hospital with recurrent ileocecal intussusception. Case 2 describes a 16-year-old male with history of blood-streaked stools. Ileocectomy was performed in both cases and histologic analysis showed the "starry sky pattern" and t(8;14) translocation, classic for Burkitt lymphoma. Both patients remain disease-free following surgical excision and chemotherapy.

Author Biographies

Joseph R Grajo

PGY-4 Radiology Resident, University of South Florida Department of Radiology

Mark L Kayton

Associate Professor of Surgery, University of South Florida

Thora S Steffensen

Clinical and Anatomic Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Tampa General Hospital

Natasa Dragicevic

Department of Radiology, University of South Florida

Claude B Guidi

Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of South Florida, Radiology Associates of Tampa
Journal of Radiology Case Reports August 2012 issue - Presentation of Ileal Burkitt Lymphoma in Children by Grajo et al.

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Published

2012-08-26

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 8 (2012)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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