Adult Burkitt Leukemia

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** The leukemic counterpart of Burkitt lymphoma occurring in adults. The characteristic Burkitt cells are seen in the bone marrow and the peripheral blood. This is an aggressive leukemia.

**Synonyms:** - Adult Burkitt's Leukemia - Burkitt Leukemia - L3 Adult ALL - L3 Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - L3 Adult Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia