A clinical report of Burkitt’s lymphoma
Aim. A clinical analysis of Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) in a 4 years-old female child.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis was conducted for the history, disease’s course, laboratory and instrumental diagnosis and treatment in patient B. with BL, 4 years old.Results. A 4-yo patient was diagnosed with BL spread to bone marrow, CNS, lymph nodes, both kidneys and spleen. Leukocytosis in common blood proﬁle. Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in biochemical blood proﬁle. Neck lymphadenopathy, mediastinum in computed tomography (CT). Splenomegaly. Multifocal lesion of both kidneys. Retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy. Positive clinical dynamics (normalisation of body weight) is observed with background therapy, LDH 335 U/L in biochemical blood proﬁle, reduced multifocal kidney lesion and spleen size in CT.Conclusion. A clinical case of Burkitt’s lymphoma is reported affecting the bone marrow, CNS, lymph nodes, both kidneys and spleen. Intensive polychemotherapy allowed stabilisation of the patient and containment of oncological processes.