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Summary
Lymphomas are the second most common gastric malignancy following gastric adenocarcinoma. The majority of gastric lymphomas are either mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomas or diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. Primary gastric Burkitt lymphoma is a subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and represents an aggressive and rare malignancy with only a small number of cases reported worldwide. Clinical and radiological presentation is non-specific and mimics other gastric lymphomas. Diagnosis is established with pathological evaluation. Due to the paucity of cases, treatment of this condition is not well studied and is extrapolated from paediatric and adult literature of Burkitt lymphoma not isolated to the stomach. We present the case of a male patient with primary gastric Burkitt lymphoma who initially presented with life-threatening haematemesis, later achieving complete remission with treatment. We discuss the epidemiology, presentation and management of gastric Burkitt lymphoma.
- cancer intervention
- endoscopy
- ulcer
- stomach and duodenum
- gastric cancer
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Contributors FA, JJF and NP all contributed to the authorship of the manuscript as well as patient care, with JJF and NP focusing on the discussion section and FA on the case presentation and management, as well as final draft review. MM was the attending physician who reviewed the final draft, provided guidance and final remarks.
Competing interests None declared.
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