Burkitt lymphoma

Mandible lesion
  • Facts:
    Neoplasm of mature B cells
    Chromosomal transolocation of c-myc gene
    Aggressive tumor, responds well to chemotherapy
  • History / PE:
    Mandible or abdominal mass
  • Diagnosis:
    "Starry sky appearance"
    High mitotic index
    t (8:14) translocation
  • Treatment:
    Chemotherapy
  • Complications:
    Tumor lysis syndrome
  • Associated With:
    EBV infection
    AIDS



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August 3rd 2010