Primary Burkittʼs Lymphoma of the Ovary in Early Weeks of Pregnancy – A Case Report

Abstract

Primary ovarian Burkittʼs lymphoma is a rare tumour predominantly affecting children and young adults. We report here on a 17-year-old pregnant woman with a Burkittʼs lymphoma of the left ovary. After tumour removal and induced abortion, the patient underwent polychemotherapy. Full remission was achieved 7 months after the initial diagnosis.

Zusammenfassung

Das primäre ovarielle Burkitt-Lymphom ist ein seltener Tumor, der bei Kindern und jungen Erwachsenen auftreten kann. Im vorliegenden Fall handelt es sich um eine 17-jährige, schwangere Patientin mit Befall des linken Ovars. Nach Entfernung des Tumors und Abortinduktion wurde eine Polychemotherapie durchgeführt, unter der es 7 Monate nach Diagnosestellung zur Vollremission kam.

Key words

adolescence - ovarian tumour - pregnancy

Schlüsselwörter

Adoleszenz - Ovarmalignom - Schwangerschaft

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