Burkitts lymphoma of the ovary in Nigerian adults--a 27-year review.

Ten cases of adult Burkitts lymphoma managed over a 27-year period at the University College Hospital, Ibadan were reviewed. The incidence of adult ovarian Burkitts over the period was 1.3%. Menstrual abnormalities and abdominal masses were the most common symptoms while bilateral multinodular ovarian masses were the most constant findings at laparotomy. Diagnosis was mainly by histopathology. Surgery and chemotherapy were the main modalities of treatment. Mortality was high with cerebral metastases being the most common cause of death.