Burkitt's lymphoma of stomach: A case report and review of literature

Abstract

Primary gastrointestinal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a distinct clinicopathological entity. This is the commonest site of all extranodal lymphomas. Non-endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (high-grade, small non-cleaved lymphocytic type) is rare in non-HIV adult population. We hereby report Burkitt's lymphoma of stomach in a non-HIV adult. Gastric and lymph node biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Patient was treated using a third generation chemotherapy protocol without any surgical resection. The patient relapsed within 3 months of completion of primary treatment and died of progressive disease. © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.