Two cases of Burkitt lymphoma in the paranasal sinuses in children with rapid onset of visual impairment
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- Ominato Hisataka
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Yamaki Hidekiyo
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Kumai Takumi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Kishibe Kan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Takahara Miki
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Katada Akihiro
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Hayashi Tatsuya
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Harabuchi Yasuaki
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- 急速な視力障害を呈した小児副鼻腔バーキットリンパ腫の2例
- キュウソク ナ シリョク ショウガイ オ テイシタ ショウニ フクビコウ バーキット リンパシュ ノ 2レイ
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<p>Burkitt lymphoma is a high-grade B-cell lymphoma. In children, the symptoms of this disease vary depending on the primary site and include a few systemic symptoms, including fever and weight loss. Malignant lymphoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is very rare. Herein, we report two cases of Burkitt lymphoma in the paranasal sinuses in children with rapid onset of visual impairment. </p><p>Both cases developed visual impairment and were admitted to the pediatric department and then referred to our department. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed mass lesions in the paranasal sinuses. Biopsies led to diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma. Chemotherapy was administered and complete remission has been maintained since the end of treatment. However, blindness developed as a complication in case 1. These cases emphasize the need to be aware of the rapid progression of symptoms of Burkitt lymphoma.</p>
Journal
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- Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Japan
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Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Japan 42 (3), 342-348, 2021
Japan Society for Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology