Burkitt’s lymphoma presenting as multiple nerve sheath tumors of the cauda equina

The diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma was atypical, given the presentation, clinical indicators, and the appearance of the masses on magnetic resonance imaging being similar to that of a neurofibroma or schwannoma. Surgical decompression provided tissue for biopsy. However, nerve root decompression was not possible due to diffuse involvement and infiltration of the nerve roots.