A Case of Burkitt Leukemia Presenting with Malnutrition

Abstract

The incidence of malnutrition is increasing in cases with malignancies in which catabolism is increased. Burkitt lymphoma and leukemia is differentiated by the ratio of blastic cells in bone marrow (>25% or <25%). The primary tumor is usually in the abdomen in cases with Burkitt lymphoma. The most common locations are ileocecal, appendix and ascendant colon and the most common symptoms are abdominal pain and abdominal distention. The other associated symptoms are nausea, vomiting, weight loss and defecation disorders. In this report, a case with Burkitt lymphoma admitted with malnutrition is presented. (JAREM 2016; 6: 53-5)