An uncommon presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma as a primary gastrointestinal tumor causing intussusception: A case report with review of literature

2015 
Burkitts's lymphoma is the commonest subtype of B-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma in childhood. Though gastrointestinal tract is the commonest extra nodal site, intussusception secondary to Burkitt's lymphoma is an uncommon presentation. We report a case of an 8-year-old female child who presented with acute abdomen. A tumor arising from ileocaecal valve was the lead point causing intussusception that was reduced, and a limited right hemi colectomy was performed. A final diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma was made based on immunohistochemistry.
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