Unusual presentation for primary appendiceal lymphoma: A case report.

Abstract

Primary appendiceal neoplasms are uncommon, being found in approximately 0.5%-1.0% of appendectomy specimens at pathologic evaluation. Primary appendiceal Burkitt's lymphomas are rare occurring in 0.015% of all gastrointestinal lymphomas. Almost all reported cases of appendiceal lymphoma have proved to be non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The majority of appendiceal lymphomas are of B-cell. Patients were almost entirely males. Acute appendicitis is the most common clinical manifestation. This report describes a rare case of primary appendiceal lymphoma in a patient presented with hematuria and dull aching right lower abdominal and back pain.

• Authors: Mohamed Fahmy Abdalla, Hany M El-Hennawy
• Journal: The Indian journal of surgery (Indian J Surg) Vol. 72 Issue Suppl 1 Pg. 289-92 (Jul 2010) ISSN: 0972-2068 [Print] India
• PMID: 23133274 (Publication Type: Journal Article)