# Lymph Node Penetration From Gastric Burkitt Lymphoma in a Patient Living With HIV/AIDS

## TL;DR

This case report highlights a rare instance of gastric Burkitt lymphoma in an HIV/AIDS patient, emphasizing the importance of considering this diagnosis even in patients with adequate immunity.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare case of metastatic gastric Burkitt lymphoma in an HIV/AIDS patient with adequate immunity, underscoring the need for vigilance in diagnosis.

## Key findings

- Burkitt lymphoma can occur in HIV/AIDS patients with high CD4+ T lymphocyte counts.
- A 32-year-old HIV/AIDS patient presented with metastatic gastric Burkitt lymphoma despite adequate immunity.
- The case underscores the importance of thorough history and physical examination in diagnosing rare lymphomas.

## Abstract

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) still constitutes a reality of high morbidity and mortality, sometimes not respecting the patient's degree of immunosuppression as it can even occur in those with a high CD4+ T lymphocyte count. Burkitt's lymphoma, in this sense, has been shown to be one of the main subtypes of this condition in this group of patients. This case report concerns a 32-year-old man diagnosed with metastatic gastric Burkitt's lymphoma after one month of his admission to a tertiary hospital for neurological complaints. The aim of this study is to raise an alert to suspect this diagnosis even in patients with adequate immunity, a well-done history, and a physical examination, which are the main pillars for reaching a diagnosis.