Burkitt Lymphoma

**Definition:** A form of undifferentiated malignant LYMPHOMA usually found in central Africa, but also reported in other parts of the world. It is commonly manifested as a large osteolytic lesion in the jaw or as an abdominal mass. B-cell antigens are expressed on the immature cells that make up the tumor in virtually all cases of Burkitt lymphoma. The Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) has been isolated from Burkitt lymphoma cases in Africa and it is implicated as the causative agent in these cases; however, most non-African cases are EBV-negative.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.925.256.466.313.165 - C01.925.928.313.165 - C04.557.386.480.150.165 - C15.604.515.569.480.150.165 - C20.683.515.761.480.150.165

**Synonyms:** - Burkitt's Lymphoma - Lymphoma, Burkitt - Burkitt's Tumor - Burkitt Tumor