NCMP-06. METASTATIC CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE SECONDARY TO BURKITT LYMPHOMA IN A PATIENT WITH PRIOR HISTORY OF MELANOMA

Abstract

Sporadic Burkitt’s Lymphoma accounts for only 1–2% of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and metastasizes to the central nervous system (CNS) is uncommon, occurring in about 13–17% of adult patients. ¹ Melanoma is far more likely to metastasize to the CNS, occurring in about 37% of adult patients.² Here we present the case of a 69 year old Gambian female with a prior medical history of plantar melanoma. She initially presented to her primary care provider with back pain and adenopathy, and was referred to surgical consultation for diagnosis and concern for recurrent melanoma. Her workup revealed metastatic Burkitt’s Lymphoma with disease in the abdomen, lungs and likely CNS involvement. This report chronicles her disease course and approach to management.