Burkitt's lymphoma physical examination

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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

Common physical examination findings of Burkitt's lymphoma include fever, peripheral lymphadenopathy and central lymphadenopathy.

Physical Examination

The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with Burkitt's lymphoma:

Vitals

• Fever

HEENT

• Proptosis
• Jaw mass
• Cervical lymphadenopathy

Thorax

• Thoracic masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy

Abdomen

• Abdominal masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy
• Ascites

Extremities

• Peripheral lymphadenopathy

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