Sporadic Burkitt's Lymphoma: Case Report in a Child (original) (raw)

This case report highlights the challenges associated with the diagnosis and treatment of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma in children. It presents a 6-year-old boy who was referred for a cervical tumor and ultimately diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma via immunohistochemical analysis. Despite aggressive chemotherapy, the patient developed severe complications leading to his death after two cycles of treatment. The report underscores the critical importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention in managing such aggressive malignancies to improve therapeutic outcomes.