September 5, 2025Clinical Case ReportsOpen Access

Navigating Rare Presentations: Recurrent Burkitt Lymphoma Presenting as a Jejunal Mass

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Case study illustrates the challenges of diagnosing burkitt lymphoma in the jejunum, suggesting the need for heightened awareness.

Recurrence of burkitt lymphoma was confirmed in the jejunum, highlighting its rarity as an extra-nodal site.
Imaging revealed peritoneal carcinomatosis and a mass, raising concern for malignancy related to prior diagnoses.
Push enteroscopy with biopsy confirmed the presence of burkitt lymphoma using markers such as CD45 and c-Myc.
Early recognition of burkitt lymphoma is crucial, especially considering its aggressive nature and challenging diagnosis.

Nikumbh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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