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01-08-2005 | Case Report

HIV-Related and Epstein–Barr Virus-Associated Anal Burkitt’s Lymphoma: Report of a Case

Authors: Sebastian Freudenberg, M.D., E.B.S.Q.C., Pablo Palma, M.D., E.B.S.Q.C., Rainer Grobholz, M.D., Louis Ngendahayo, M.D., Stefan Post, M.D., Ph.D.

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Issue 8/2005

PURPOSE

This article describes and discusses primary Burkitt’s lymphoma of the anus which is an extremely rare site of origin.

METHODS AND RESULTS

A 38-year-old HIV+ Rwandan farmer had an 8-cm × 13-cm anal tumor. Histopathology and immunohistology provided evidence of an Epstein–Barr virus-associated Burkitt’s lymphoma. Chemotherapy in combination of virostatic therapy is the gold standard for treatment, but because of economic constraints surgical treatment was the only practicable intervention and an abdominoperineal resection of the anorectum was performed.

CONCLUSIONS

Because of the AIDS epidemic and the increase of anal malignant pathologies, anal Burkitt’s lymphoma may appear more frequently. Adequate treatment is available for only a small percentage of patients.

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Title: HIV-Related and Epstein–Barr Virus-Associated Anal Burkitt’s Lymphoma: Report of a Case
Authors: Sebastian Freudenberg, M.D., E.B.S.Q.C.
Pablo Palma, M.D., E.B.S.Q.C.
Rainer Grobholz, M.D.
Louis Ngendahayo, M.D.
Stefan Post, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication date: 01-08-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Issue 8/2005
Print ISSN: 0012-3706
Electronic ISSN: 1530-0358
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-005-0106-9

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HIV-Related and Epstein–Barr Virus-Associated Anal Burkitt’s Lymphoma: Report of a Case

PURPOSE

METHODS AND RESULTS

CONCLUSIONS

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PURPOSE

METHODS AND RESULTS

CONCLUSIONS

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