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Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome Secondary to Appendiceal Burkitt Lymphoma in an Older Man With Ascites

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Malignant ascites is the accumulation of fluid-containing malignant cells in the peritoneal cavity, most often due to solid organ tumors. Rarely, abdominal lymphoma may also cause malignant ascites and masquerade as a colorectal tumor on imaging. Early diagnosis of aggressive lymphomas is important due to their potential for oncologic emergencies, including tumor lysis syndrome. Therefore, it is critical that lymphoma remain on the differential diagnosis for malignant ascites until it is ruled out. Here, we present a case of appendiceal Burkitt lymphoma presenting as rapid onset ascites and spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2024.0871

Authors: Garrett L. Healy, Lauren N. Breslin, Bryan Lublin

Institution: University of Colorado Anschutz

Language: English

Topic: Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409451383

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