The diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma relies on morphologic findings, immunophenotyping results, and cytogenetic features. 1 However, diffuse large-B-cell lymphoma and Burkitt's lymphoma can have ...

Burkitt's lymphoma is a relatively rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It’s characterized by swelling and distortion of facial bones and a rapid growth of lymph nodes. This can ...

Outside of Africa, Burkitt lymphoma is rare. In the U.S., about 1,200 people are diagnosed each year, and about 59% of patients are over age 40.

Burkitt’s lymphoma is an aggressive form of lymphoma that attacks the B cells and grows rapidly. In fact, the doubling time of Burkitt’s lymphoma is just 25 hours, according to the case study ...

Burkitt lymphoma is one of the fastest-growing cancers, but it can be cured. About 1% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphomas in the U.S. are this type. It's more common in children and males.

"Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive B cell malignancy characterized by rapid cell proliferation that can be fatal within months if not treated immediately," says Sugden.

Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma is the most common childhood cancer in equatorial Africa. Two ubiquitous human pathogens are thought to be responsible for the aetiology of this disease: Epstein–Barr ...

Gene expression profiling can accurately distinguish between two types of immune cell tumors - Burkitt's lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) - according to a team of researchers, ...

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Burkitt’s lymphoma is a highly aggressive B-cell lymphoma and the most rapidly proliferating human cancer. It is common in children and adolescents but accounts for only 1 to 2% of non-Hodgkin ...