Burkitt Lymphoma: A Case Report
Hina Y. Rodge *
Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences [Deemed to be University], Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.
Ashwini Thawakar
Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences [Deemed to be University], Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.
Bibin Kurian
Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences [Deemed to be University], Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.
Archana Maurya
Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences [Deemed to be University], Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.
Darshana Kumari
Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences [Deemed to be University], Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.
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Abstract
Introduction: Burkitt lymphoma is highly metastatic active malignant B- cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma characterized by translocation and deregulation of the d- MYC gene on chromosome no.8 on DNA strand.
Background: Burkitt lymphoma (BL) accounts for 30–50% of all peadiatric lymphomas, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the fourth most common malignant tumor in children. In the sex distribution, there was a male predominance, especially among children
Case Presentation: A 12 year old female child was brought to Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India on date 12/01/2020 with complaints of breathlessness since 5 days, high grade fever since 10 days and retrosternal chest pain since 10- 15 days along with anorexia. The patient had a complete blood count, which revealed that his hemoglobin percent, total red blood count, hematocrit and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin were all low. Pleural Fluid cytology analysis, Virology investigation, CECT Chest and Cytopathological Examination (USG guided FNAC) done from left axillary lymph node were all performed for diagnostic purposes. The patient was diagnosed as Burkitt Lymphoma after comprehensive examinations. He was treated Tab. Tablet Augmentin, Tab. Pantoprazole, Tab. Prednisolone, Tab. Brufen, and Tab. Emset, Syrup Gelusil, Injection Cyclophosphamide and Injection Vincristine as well as nursing care was provided based on his needs.
Conclusion: Patient showed spontaneous recovery.
Keywords: Burkitt lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chemotherapy