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Primary Burkitt Lymphoma of the Thyroid Gland With Underlying Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Primary Burkitt lymphoma of the thyroid is an exceptionally rare, highly aggressive B-cell malignancy. We present the case of a 30-year-old male with a rapidly progressive anterior neck swelling. Imaging revealed a large left thyroid mass with cervical lymphadenopathy, and fine needle aspiration cytology was suspicious for malignancy. Total thyroidectomy was performed, and histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed Burkitt lymphoma. The patient received three cycles of R-CHOEP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, adriamycin, etoposide, and prednisolone) chemotherapy, and follow-up positron emission tomography-computed tomography after three months demonstrated complete remission. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt chemotherapy in achieving favorable outcomes for this rare entity.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95155

Authors: Dhruvin Shah, Narendra Hirani, Ajeet K Khilnani, Rashmi Sorathiya, Nikita Modh

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415438772

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