Surgical management of children with Burkitt's lymphoma involving the gastrointestinal tract
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This retrospective study of 87 pediatric patients examines surgical management of Burkitt's lymphoma with gastrointestinal involvement, where intussusception was the primary surgical indication in two-thirds of cases. Surgery proved essential for resolving complications and enabling timely chemotherapy initiation, with excellent outcomes including minimal recurrence and no mortality.
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- Intussusception is the primary surgical indication in pediatric GI Burkitt's lymphoma (67% of cases), requiring enterectomy in most patients.
- The ileocecal region is the most common site of GI involvement in pediatric Burkitt's lymphoma (36% of cases).
- Surgery enables timely diagnosis and chemotherapy initiation with excellent outcomes: 2.4% recurrence, 4.8% reoperation, zero mortality.
- Abdominal pain (85%) and palpable mass (52%) are the predominant presenting symptoms in children with GI Burkitt's lymphoma.
- Open biopsy is appropriate for abdominal mass without obstruction, while resection is indicated for intussusception management.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Surgical management of children with Burkitt's lymphoma involving the gastrointestinal tract. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-12-23. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9563?via_space=staycurrentmd
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