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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:[1]
Vitals
- Fever ref name="pmid29465563">Mărginean CO, Meliţ LE, Horvath E, Gozar H, Chinceşan MI (2018). "Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diagnostic, and prognostic particularities in children - a series of case reports and a review of the literature (CARE compliant)". Medicine (Baltimore). 97 (8): e9802. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009802. PMC 5842010. PMID 29465563. </ref>
HEENT
- Proptosis
- Jaw mass[2]
- Cervical lymphadenopathy[3]
Thorax
- Thoracic masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy
Abdomen
- Abdominal masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy
- Ascites
Extremities
References
- ↑ Burkitt lymphoma. MedlinePlus. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001308.htm Accessed on October 5, 2015
- ↑ Sivolella S, Rizzo G, Valente M, Lumachi F (2015). "Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma Mimicking Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Revealing Clinically Unsuspected HIV Infection". Anticancer Res. 35 (9): 4837–9. PMID 26254375.
- ↑ Vora N, Haryee H, Dickson JC, Miller RF (2018). "Burkitt non-Hodgkin lymphoma presenting with mental neuropathy ('numb chin' syndrome) in an HIV-positive patient". Int J STD AIDS. 29 (6): 618–620. doi:10.1177/0956462417742562. PMID 29157168.