Intraoperative scrape cytology: A rare case of primary ovarian Burkitt’s lymphoma
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Here we have presented a case of ovarian Burkitt lymphoma. A 7 year old girl presented with ascites and fever for last two weeks. On Abdominal computer tomography (CT) a solid right ovarian mass was detected measuring 6 cm in greatest dimension. Omental deposits were also found. This patient underwent oopherectomy. We prepared the scrape smears from the ovarian mass and stained by Leishman-Giemsa, Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and papanicolaou (Pap) stain. Smears showed high cellularity, mostly composed of monomorphic, small, non-cleaved cells. Few of them showed cytoplasmic vacuolation. Occasional macrophages were also noted. A provisional diagnosis of Non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma probably Burkitt’s lymphoma was suggested based on the cytomorphological features. Later histopathological correlation was performed which confirmed the cytological diagnosis of Burkitt’s lymphoma. We concluded that intraoperative scrape cytology can be a cheap yet rapid alternative of costly frozen section method for the diagnosis of ovarian lymphoma. Keywords: Burkitt lymphoma,ovarian neoplasms,scrape cytology. Intraoperative scrape cytology: A rare case of primary ovarian Burkitt’s lymphoma.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Aparajita Samaddar, Dr Neepamanjari Barman, Dr Sanchita Ghosh, Dr Medhatithi Barman, Kumar Saha
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP375403
- DOI -
- Views 92
- Downloads 0
Accidental Diagnosis of Alkaptonuria in a Suspected Case of Mucopolysaccharidosis
Alkaptonuria is a very rare genetic disorder characterized by the lack of enzyme homogentisate oxidase in tyrosine metabolism. This leads to the accumulation of homogentisic acid in cells and body fluids. The clinical fe...
Management of Diabetic Foot Without Amputation and Conservative Approach : A Case Report
Abstract:Diabetic foot is a life threatening complication of diabetes mellitus manifesting in the form of ulceration initially and later involving the entire foot including muscles, tendons and joints leading to increase...
Accessory Renal Artery –A Case Report
Abstract: With the advent of laproscopic renal surgeries and donar nephrectomies,it has become important for the surgeons to understand the abnormalities or variations in the renal vasculature. Anatomical variations in t...
Haematocolpos Presented with Acute Urinary Retention in a Young Adolescent Female: A Rare Case Report
We hereby report a case of acute retention in a thirteen years old girl secondary to Haematocolpos. She had no significant medical history. On examination, imperforate hymen with bulge was seen. Neurological examination...
An Unusual Presentation of Pancreatic Pleural Effusion
Pleural Effusion occurs as a complication of acute pancreatitis which may be of prognostic value. Hemorrhagic Pleural effusions occur in tuberculosis, malignancy primary or secondary or may be due trauma or may be due pa...