Burkitt lymphoma presenting with intracardiac mass and tumor thrombosis in the anterior mediastinum with literature review
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, cilt.41, sa.3, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001327
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Burkitt lymphoma, Intracardiac mass, Tumor thrombosis
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.Burkitt lymphoma manifesting as an intracardiac mass is a rare entity. This report describes the case of a 10-year-old boy who presented with an intracardiac mass and tumor thrombosis in the anterior mediastinum that proved to be Burkitt lymphoma. The LMB-96 chemotherapy protocol was given and at the end of the treatment there was still residual mass. A biopsy was performed and the pathology revealed thymus tissue. The patient has been in complete remission for 3 months. Burkitt lymphoma has a short doubling time and an intracardiac lesion can become life threatening. Early recognition and prompt treatment are crucial in achieving optimal outcomes.