Although Burkitt lymphoma is considered a curable disease due to the progress made in choosing the most effective first-line therapy, relapsed or refractory Burkitt lymphoma (BL) has a very poor outcome. There is a lack of data supporting the treatment regimens. We report a 48-year-old male with stage II Burkitt's lymphoma with no response to the first line of high-intensity chemotherapy.
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October 2021
Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive B-cell neoplasm that is well known to be associated with HIV. The presentation usually reflects the underline immunodeficiency state (like opportunistic infections and chronic diarrhea, and enlarged lymph nodes). The most common causes for 3rd cranial nerve palsy are intracranial aneurysm, ischemia, trauma, and migraine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPheochromocytoma can present with right hypochondrial pain, elevated liver enzymes, and a misleading appearance on ultrasound scan mimicking hepatic mass due to the proximity of adrenal masses to the liver.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mammary hamartoma is a benign rare tumour occurring in both sexes, with size range mostly between 2-4 cm. Giant breast hamartoma (GMH) is very rare and can reach unexpected sizes in women.
Presentation Of The Case: A 26 year old Egyptian female presented with left breast lump since 3 years, gradually increasing in size, with no other associated complaints.