Jejunal Perforation: A Rare Presentation of Burkitt's Lymphoma—Successful Management
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Malignant tumors of the small bowel presenting as acute abdomen are a rare occurrence. Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as a surgical emergency needing emergency laparotomy is an uncommon presentation of this tumor. We present an interesting case of jejunal perforation as a first manifestation of Burkitt's lymphoma which was successfully managed with surgical resection, high dose chemotherapy, and good supportive care.
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دوره 2014 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014