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==Overview==
==Overview==
There are no established causes for Burkitt's lymphoma.
==Causes==
There are no established causes for Burkitt's lymphoma.


==Causes==
Burkitt's lymphoma is caused by translocation between chromosomes 8 and 14 or one of its variants [t(2;8)] or t(8;22)[c-myc and κ light chain gene). Demonstration of surface expression of immunoglobulin and any one of the above cytogenetic abnormalities is confirmatory.
==References==
==References==
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