27. Burkitt lymphoma: Difference between revisions
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'''Organ''': Small intestine | [[File:Burkitt lymphoma prep.jpg|thumb|Burkitt lymphoma prep]]'''Organ''': Small intestine | ||
'''Description''': | '''Description''': We can see a greyish exophytic mass in the mucosa. | ||
We can see a greyish exophytic mass in the mucosa. | |||
'''Diagnosis''': Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma | '''Diagnosis''': Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma | ||
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Due to its location in the abdominal region this is most likely a ''sporadic'' Burkitt lymphoma. | Due to its location in the abdominal region this is most likely a ''sporadic'' Burkitt lymphoma. | ||
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | [[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:47, 7 July 2024
Organ: Small intestine
Description: We can see a greyish exophytic mass in the mucosa.
Diagnosis: Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma
Causes:
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Myc mutation
Theory:
Just from the macroscopy we see here is it impossible to determine that this is a Burkitt lymphoma. It could also be a:
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
- Neuroendocrine tumor (NET)
- Adenocarcinoma (rare in the small intestine)
Histology must be used to determine the specific type. It’s important to not jump to the conclusion that this is a Burkitt lymphoma just by the gross macroscopy.
Due to its location in the abdominal region this is most likely a sporadic Burkitt lymphoma.