Burkitt Lymphoma

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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is associated with numerous lymphomas, including Burkitt, Hodgkin, diffuse large B-cell, extranodal NK-/T-cell, angioimmunoblastic T-cell, and peripheral T-cell lymphoma and lymphomatoid granulomatosis.

Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma is seen in the malaria belt of sub-Saharan Africa around the equatorial region. It affects mainly young children (4 to 10 years old) with 2:1 male:female ratio. The sites commonly involved are jaw, facial bones, and the orbit. Most cases are positive for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Additional images and discussion of Burkitt lymphoma are here.

Image credit: Robert S. Craig; CDC/PHIL