A rare case of Burkitt's lymphoma of the duodenal bulb in a 9 year-old child - A case report and review of the literature

The presence of Burkitt's lymphoma in the duodenum is very rare, as this lymphoma is most commonly found at the end of the ileum, as it contains a high proportion of lymphoid tissue, spreads rapidly, and is aggressive. Primary diagnosis by histological examination. It gives a starry sky view with positive for tumor markers. We reported a child suffering from recurrent vomiting with weight loss, and a radiological examination revealed the presence of a mass in the duodenum causing obstruction there. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed, and biopsies were obtained for histologic examination. Burkitt's lymphoma was then diagnosed, palliative surgery was performed, and appropriate chemotherapy was subsequently applied. Burkitt's lymphoma is rare in the duodenum. However, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of duodenal problems to allow early diagnosis and treatment. Burkitt's lymphoma is diagnosed by histologic examination and is very aggressive. However, it is highly responsive to chemotherapy in the absence of poor prognostic factors. •Burkitt's lymphoma in the duodenum is very rare.•Burkitt's lymphoma is very aggressive but has highly responsive to chemotherapy.•Primary diagnosis by histological examination.•Surgery is used to treat some of the complications caused by this lymphoma.