Primary Ovarian Burkitt Lymphoma: A case report and lessons learnt.

Abstract

Primary ovarian lymphoma though rare but it is well known. We present a case of primary ovarian Burkitt lymphoma in a 19 year old lady that presented with abdominal swelling and pains. Initial abdomino-pelvic ultrasound showed a huge heterogeneous but largely hypo echoic solid mass arising from the pelvis measuring 17.3 X 12.4 cm with areas of calcifications. Exploratory laparatomy revealed bilateral ovarian masses necessitating TAH, BSO. Final diagnosis was made after the histology report and immune-staining. She was commenced on R-CHOP regimen post-operatively unfortunately she succumbed to the disease two weeks after the commencement of chemotherapy.