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Acute leukemia in Burkitt lymphoma.
Medical and Pediatric Oncology
|January 1, 1976
Summary
Burkitt lymphoma rarely presents as acute leukemia. This case details a 14-year-old female with Burkitt lymphoma, who initially responded to prednisone and achieved remission with chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Oncology
Background:
- Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Acute leukemia presentation is rare in Burkitt lymphoma cases.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing aggressive lymphomas.