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Revision as of 20:26, 27 July 2011
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Burkitt's lymphoma | |
Burkitt lymphoma, touch prep, Wright stain | |
ICD-10 | C83.7 |
ICD-9 | 200.2 |
ICD-O: | 9687/3 |
OMIM | 113970 |
DiseasesDB | 1784 |
eMedicine | med/256 |
MeSH | D002051 |
Editor-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Editor-In-Chief Patient Information Page: Jinhui Wu, M.D.
Overview
Burkitt lymphoma is one kind of B-cell lymphoma, also one type of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is named after the doctor who first described this disease in African children and young adults. Its cells are medium sized. Close to 90% of patients are male, and the average age is about 30. It is a very fast-growing lymphoma and over half of patients can be cured by intensive chemotherapy.
Where to find medical care for Burkitt lymphoma
Directions to Hospitals Treating Burkitt lymphoma