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World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Case report

Burkitt’s lymphoma masquerading as appendicitis – two case reports and review of the literature

Authors: Elroy P Weledji, Marcelin N Ngowe, John S Abba

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Two cases of Burkitt’s lymphoma masquerading as appendicitis are reported herein. The diagnoses were made post-operatively from the appendix specimen in one case and from an ileocecal resection specimen for cecal fistula complicating an appendicectomy in the second case. These cases highlight the importance of routine histological examination of appendicectomy specimens.
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Metadata
Title
Burkitt’s lymphoma masquerading as appendicitis – two case reports and review of the literature
Authors
Elroy P Weledji
Marcelin N Ngowe
John S Abba
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-12-187

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