September 10, 2025Journal of Surgical Case ReportsOpen Access

Complicated appendicitis as a rare presentation of Burkitt’s lymphoma: a case report

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KFKevin Joseph Fuentes-CalvoHospital Médica Sur LALuis Felipe Arias-RuizHospital Médica Sur IFIrving Fuentes-Calvo

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Implication

Case report highlights the challenge of diagnosing burkitt lymphoma in appendicitis cases, suggesting careful assessment due to its aggressive nature.

Key Points

Histopathological examination confirmed burkitt lymphoma in a patient with complicated appendicitis.
The patient presented with leukocytosis and imaging revealed hepatic lesions and intense fluorodeoxyglucose uptake.
Surgery was performed to address appendicitis, leading to early detection of cancer and potential timely treatment.
Awareness of burkitt lymphoma as a rare cause of complicated appendicitis is crucial for effective diagnosis.

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Fuentes-Calvo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795647 https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaf585

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Case report highlights the challenge of diagnosing burkitt lymphoma in appendicitis cases, suggesting careful assessment due to its aggressive nature.