Lymphoma Burkitt | Gastric Burkitt lymphoma: about a case and literature review

Gastric Burkitt lymphoma: about a case and literature review

Burkitt's lymphoma of stomach: A case report and review of literature
Summary
Burkitt lymphoma is a distinct histological entity of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. The sporadic form is rare in the adult immunocompetent.

We report a case of gastric Burkitt lymphoma in a patient negative for the human immunodeficiency virus, revealed by a digestive hemorrhage. The endoscopic aspect was that of "coffee cup-like ulcers" characteristic of this type of lymphoma. The diagnosis was confirmed by gastric and ganglion biopsies. The patient died before any chemotherapy was introduced.

The gastric localization of Burkitt's lymphoma is unusual, and its endoscopic aspects are still poorly described. Our work is a review of Burkitt's lymphoma literature in its gastro-duodenal localization, as well as its endoscopic features.

Summary
Burkitt's lymphoma is a distinct histologic type of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Non-endemic Burkitt's lymphoma is rare in non-HIV adult population.

We hereby report Burkitt's lymphoma of stomach in an immuno-competent adult revealed by digestive haemorrhage. Gastric and lymph node biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. The Endoscopic findings are small ulcers called "coffee cup-like" ulcers characteristically present in Burkitt's lymphoma. Patient died before starting chemotherapy.

The presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma with gastroduodenal disease is unusual, and the endoscopic features have not been previously reported. Gastrointestinal involvement of Burkitt's Lymphoma is reviewed and endoscopic characteristics are presented.

Keywords
Adult stomach immunocompetent lymphoma Burkitt Key-words
Adult Burkitt's lymphoma Non-HIV stomach