A Dental Extraction Revealing a Multisystem Burkitt’s Lymphoma: A Case Report
Fatima Chait,
Nourrelhouda Bahlouli,
Khadija Laasri
et al.
Abstract:Burkitt’s lymphoma is rare but highly aggressive and very fast-growing B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). It can affect any organ such as the central nervous system, jaw, intestines, kidneys, ovaries, and other organs. It results from the malignant evolution and proliferation of B-type lymphoid cells. The diagnosis is based on a biopsy of a tumor mass or bone marrow aspiration revealing the presence of tumor cells. We report the case of a 7 year old child who was referred for a gingival swelling evolving sin… Show more
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