Burkitt Lymphoma Involving Multiple Rare Extralymphatic Sites Uncovered in an FDG PET/CT

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Authors: Vignesh H, Harish Goyal, Dhanapathi Halanaik
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Abstract

Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive mature B-cell lymphoma. Burkitt lymphoma is known to present with involvement of multiple nodal and extranodal sites. Extranodal involvement commonly occurs in the abdominal cavity, in the form of bowel obstruction, intussusception, and/or omental, mesenteric deposits. Here, we present a case of Burkitt lymphoma where 18 F fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography was performed for staging and treatment response assessment. We demonstrate a rare presentation of involvement of multiple extranodal sites of lymphoma in a single patient, including rare organs, namely the gallbladder and kidneys.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Viral-associated cancers and disorders CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume
40
Pages
375–376
Publication date
31 January 2026
Language
EN