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Name = Burkitt's lymphoma | | Name = Burkitt's lymphoma | | ||
DiseasesDB = 1784 | | DiseasesDB = 1784 | | ||
ICD10 = {{ICD10|C|83|7|c|81}} | | ICD10 = {{ICD10|C|83|7|c|81}} | | ||
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OMIM = 113970 | | OMIM = 113970 | | ||
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MeshID = D002051 | | MeshID = D002051 | | ||
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'''Editor-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson]], M.S.,M.D. [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org] Phone:617-632-7753; '''Editor-In-Chief | '''Editor-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson]], M.S.,M.D. [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org] Phone:617-632-7753; '''Patient Advocacy Editor-In-Chief:''' Jinhui Wu, M.D. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 28 July 2011
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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 |
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