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* [[Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]], which includes Burkitt's, accounts for 30-50% of childhood lymphoma | * [[Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]], which includes Burkitt's, accounts for 30-50% of childhood lymphoma | ||
* Ileo-cecal region is the common site of involvement | * Ileo-cecal region is the common site of involvement | ||
* Most often starts in the abdomen, but can also start in the ovaries, testicles, kidneys or other organs | * Most often starts in the abdomen, but can also start in the ovaries, testicles, kidneys, or other organs | ||
* Jaw is less commonly involved, comparing with the endemic variant | * Jaw is less commonly involved, comparing with the endemic variant | ||
* Can also involve the [[pleura]] lining the lung, [[central nervous system]] (CNS) and | * Can also involve the [[pleura]] lining the lung, [[central nervous system]] (CNS), and uncommonly, the breast | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]
Overview
Burkitt's lymphoma may be classified according to WHO classification into 3 clinical variants: endemic Burkitt's lymphoma, sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma, and immunodeficiency-associated Burkitt's lymphoma.
Classification
Burkitt's lymphoma may be classified according to WHO classification into 3 clinical variants:[1]
- Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma
- Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma
- Immunodeficiency-associated Burkitt's lymphoma
It is almost impossible to differentiate these three clinical variants based on histology (i.e. microscopic appearance) or immunophenotype.
Name | Description |
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Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma
(African Burkitt's lymphoma) |
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Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma
(Non-African or Non-endemic Burkitt's lymphoma) |
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Immunodeficiency-associated Burkitt's lymphoma |
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References
- ↑ Burkitt lymphoma. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/types-of-nhl/burkitt-lymphoma/?region=on Accessed on September 29, 2015