Primary Hepatic Burkitt’s Lymphoma in an Immunocompetent Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Semra Paydas, Haluk Demiryurek, Melek Ergin, Arbil Acikalin

Department of General Surgery, Curkurova University, Adana, Turkey.
Department of Oncology, Curkurova University, Adana, Turkey.
Department of Pathology; Curkurova University, Adana, Turkey.

DOI: 10.4236/ojbd.2013.31011                

Abstract

Primary hepatic Burkitt’s lymphoma (PHBL) is rarely seen in adults. Here we reported a case presenting with hepatomegaly and diagnosed as PHBL and also reviewed the literature.

Keywords

Primary Hepatic Burkitt’s Lymphoma; EBV; Immunodeficiency; Immunocompetent

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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