Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Primary appendiceal lymphoma is a rare malignancy, often of the Burkitt subtype, and may present as acute appendicitis. We report a 6-year-old boy with abdominal pain, distension, fever, and a palpable right lower quadrant mass. Laboratory tests showed leukocytosis and hyperkalemia. Abdominopelvic computed tomography revealed an enlarged appendix, moderate ascites, and peritoneal thickening, findings that could be mistaken for perforated appendicitis with an underlying neoplasm and tumor lysis syndrome. Emergency laparoscopic appendectomy with peritoneal drainage was performed. Histopathology confirmed appendiceal Burkitt's lymphoma. This case illustrates the diagnostic challenge of this rare tumor and highlights the importance of imaging and clinical assessment in early recognition and timely surgical management.
Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf928
Authors: Thuy Tram Ngo, Anh Vu Pham, Tran Bao Song Nguyen, Minh Thao Nguyen
Institution: Huế University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,000
OpenAlex ID: W4416421016