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Bookmark or Share- Burkitt Lymphoma: Diagnosis, Prognosis, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMDBurkitt lymphoma is a form of non- Hodgkin's lymphoma in which cancer starts in immune cells called B-cells. Recognized as a fast growing human tumor, Burkitt lymphoma is associated with impaired ...
- Burkitt Lymphoma Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prognosis - Verywell HealthBurkitt lymphoma (BL) is a rare, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that mainly affects children but can also affect adults. It often affects people with immune deficiency, such as those with HIV or infectious mononucleosis. BL is more common in equatorial Africa and Papua New Guinea, but certain types are found in the United States ...
- An update on Burkitt lymphoma: a review of pathogenesis and ...Introduction. Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) characterized by the translocation and deregulation of the MYC gene on chromosome 8 with the potential to involve multiple organ systems. Three subtypes of BL (sporadic, endemic, and immunodeficiency-associated) are recognized with different epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations.
- Burkitt lymphoma - Lymphoma Research FoundationBurkitt lymphoma is a rare but highly aggressive (fast-growing) B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This disease may affect the jaw, central nervous system, bowel, kidneys, ovaries, or other organs. Burkitt lymphoma may spread to the central nervous system (CNS). Translocation (a type of rearrangement) of a gene called MYC is a hallmark of ...
- Burkitt lymphoma: Symptoms, causes, and more - Medical News TodayBurkitt lymphoma is an aggressive cancer that starts in B cells, which are part of the immune system. It can lead to death, but intensive treatment can improve the likelihood of long-term survival.
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