Burkitt Lymphoma Presenting With Intracardiac Mass and Tumor Thrombosis in the Anterior Mediastinum With Literature Review

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 th...

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Published in:	Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. e197 - e200
Main Authors:	Koca Yozgat, Ayça, Ozyoruk, Derya, Kacar, Dilek, Cetin, Ibrahim I, Yaman Bajin, Inci, Inan, Kubilay, Oguz, Ayse S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-2019
Subjects:	Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols - therapeutic use Biopsy Burkitt Lymphoma - diagnosis Child Heart Neoplasms - diagnosis Heart Neoplasms - pathology Humans Male Mediastinum - pathology Neoplasms - complications Remission Induction Thrombosis - etiology Thymus Gland - pathology
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Summary:	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.
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ISSN:	1077-4114 1536-3678
DOI:	10.1097/MPH.0000000000001327