University Journal of Pre and Paraclinical Sciences
BURKITT LYMPHOMA PRESENTING AS INTUSSUSSCEPTION -A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Burkitt lymphoma is a highly malignant,
aggressive and rapidly growing B-cell neoplasm.
The abdomen is the most frequent
onset site of non endemic Burkitt lymphoma.
In children it usually presents as
abdominal mass. Presented here is a case
of Burkitt lymphoma presenting as intussussception.
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