Burkitt´s Lymphoma with Prior Varicella Infection Presenting with Guillain–Barré Syndrome: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) emerges as the most prevalent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in pediatric populations. Several studies have demonstrated a connection between certain viral infections and Burkitt’s lymphoma, suggesting a potential correlation between these factors. Although BL typically presents with lymph node involvement, neurological manifestations are quite rare. In this report, we detail the case of a 13-year-old male patient who initially presented with a varicella zoster infection, accompanied by neurological symptoms consistent with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), and subsequently developed a substantial submandibular mass. Diagnostic imaging, along with biopsy, confirmed a diagnosis of high-grade B-cell lymphoma consistent with BL.
Authors: Zahra Heydari, Mohammad kaji Yazdi
Institutions: Bahrami Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416913634
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