NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA IN A CHILD

A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Denise Lima de Oliveira
  • Lorena Rodrigues Naves Martins Soares
  • Francisco Mauad Filho
  • Augusto César Garcia Saab Benedeti
  • Rodrigo José Simmi
  • Fernando Marum Mauad

Keywords:

LYMPHOMA, PEDIATRIC, NON-HODGKIN, OVARIAN NEOPLASM

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Lymphomas are neoplasms of the immune system originating from B, T, or Natural Killer cells that lead to the appearance of tumor masses. They can be classified as Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin. It is a general way, however, being more common in children and presents a distinct way of distinct diagnoses. CASE REPORT: In this report, the objective is related to the case of a three-year-old child affected by ovarian Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. And show the importance of early diagnosis concerning treatment. DISCUSSION: A variety of different ovarian diagnoses are observed when there is an extensive treatment of pathologies. Consequently, there are imaging tests capable of providing an adequate type of diagnosis. The importance of an accurate diagnosis, ideally, is linked early to a good prognosis and successful cure. CONCLUSION: The evaluation of early diagnosis reflects a response to treatment, since behavioral behaviors may be unexpected, relating to their aggressiveness and response to the treatment of neoplasms.

Published

2022-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Oliveira DL de, Soares LRNM, Mauad Filho F, Benedeti ACGS, Simmi RJ, Mauad FM. NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA IN A CHILD: A CASE REPORT. RBUS [Internet]. 2022 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];30(33). Available from: https://revistarbus.sbus.org.br/rbus/article/view/281