Dr. Alexander Chiu · Adult Burkitt lymphoma originating in the sphenoid sinus: case report and review of the literature
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Adult Burkitt lymphoma originating in the sphenoid sinus: case report and review of the literature

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Article · Jun 2026 · 1 min read

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This case report describes an unusual presentation of Burkitt lymphoma arising in the sphenoid sinus of an adult patient, a rare anatomic site for this aggressive B-cell malignancy. The authors review the clinical features distinguishing endemic versus sporadic forms and discuss diagnostic and management considerations for sinonasal lymphoma presentations.

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Alexander Chiu

Burkitt lymphoma is a high-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The endemic form of this malignancy occurs primarily in children aged 5 to 7 years, and it presents with jaw and facial bone involvement. The sporadic form affects older children (mean age: 12.2 yr) and often manifests as an abdominal mas …

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