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Lymphome de Burkitt testiculaire primitif en zone non-endémique : à propos d’un cas

Primitive Burkitt lymphoma in testis in non-endemic area: a report of a case

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Journal Africain du Cancer / African Journal of Cancer

Résumé

Pré-requis

Le lymphome de Burkitt est une forme agressive des lymphomes non Hodgkinien. Il s’agit d’une tumeur dont le pouvoir prolifératif est très grand. Le traitement repose sur la chirurgie et la chimiothérapie. Le pronostic dépend de l’extension médullaire et neuroméningée nécessitant un diagnostic aussi précoce que possible.

But

Etudier l’aspect anatomo-clinique et évolutif du lymphome de Burkitt testiculaire.

Matériel et méthode

Nous rapportons une observation d’un lymphome de Burkitt testiculaire survenu en zone non endémique chez un sujet âgé.

Résultat

Il s’agissait d’un homme de 73 ans qui a consulté pour une tuméfaction testiculaire gauche évoluant depuis 3 mois. L’examen a montré une tuméfaction de la bourse gauche sans induration du cordon spermatique et sans adénopathies périphériques. L’échographie testiculaire a révélé une masse du testicule gauche respectant le cordon spermatique. Le bilan d’extension était négatif. L’examen anatomopathologique a conclu à un lymphome de Burkitt testiculaire. Le patient a reçu une cure de chimiothérapie. L’évolution est bonne avec un recul de 12 mois.

Conclusion

Le diagnostic de lymphome de Burkitt testiculaire doit être évoqué malgré sa rareté dans les zones non endémiques.

Abstract

Background

Burkitt’s lymphoma is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It is a tumor which has greatest capacities of proliferation. Treatment consists of surgery and chemotherapy. The prognosis depends on the spinal cord and neuromeningitis extension, requiring the earliest possible diagnosis.

Aims

Our aim was to study the anatomo-clinical features and evolution of testicular Burkitt’s lymphoma.

Material and methods

We report a Burkitt lymphoma in testis occurred in non-endemic area in an elderly patient. Result: We report the case of a 73 years old man who presented with a left testicular swelling lasting for 3 months. Examination showed swelling of the left bursa without induration of the spermatic cord and without peripheral lymphadenopathy. Testicular ultrasound revealed a mass in the left testicle respecting the spermatic cord. The staging was negative. Pathological examination concluded Burkitt lymphoma in testis. The patient received one cycle of chemotherapy treatment. The evolution was good with a 12-months decline.

Conclusion

The diagnosis of testicular Burkitt’s lymphoma should be considered despite the rarity in non-endemic areas.

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  1. Service de pathologie, Hôpital Militaire Principal d’Instruction de Tunis, Montfleury, 1008, Tunis, Tunisie

    M. Yahia, I. M’sakni, B. Laabidi, F. Bougrine & A. Bouziani

  2. Service d’urologie, Hôpital régional de Sidi Bouzid, Tunis, Tunisie

    A. Gammoudi

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Yahia, M., M’sakni, I., Laabidi, B. et al. Lymphome de Burkitt testiculaire primitif en zone non-endémique : à propos d’un cas. J Afr Cancer 7, 240–243 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12558-015-0390-9

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