Burkitt's lymphoma (patient information)

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Burkitt's lymphoma
ICD-10 C83.7
ICD-9 200.2
ICD-O: 9687/3
OMIM 113970
DiseasesDB 1784
MeSH D002051

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Editor-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Patient Advocacy Editor-In-Chief: 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

See also

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