Burkitt Lymphoma (also known as Burkitt's Lymphoma, Burkitts Lymphoma): A form of undifferentiated malignant LYMPHOMA usually found in central Africa, but also reported in other parts of the world. It is commonly manifested as a large osteolytic lesion in the jaw or as an abdominal mass. B-cell antigens are expressed o
A form of undifferentiated malignant LYMPHOMA usually found in central Africa, but also reported in other parts of the world. It is commonly manifested as a large osteolytic lesion in the jaw or as an abdominal mass. B-cell antigens are expressed on the immature cells that make up the tumor in virtually all cases of Burkitt lymphoma. The Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) has been isolated from Burkitt lymphoma cases in Africa and it is implicated as the causative agent in these cases; however, most non-African cases are EBV-negative.
MeSH classification
C01.925.256.466.313.165
C01.925.928.313.165
C04.557.386.480.150.165
C15.604.515.569.480.150.165
C20.683.515.761.480.150.165
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A form of undifferentiated malignant LYMPHOMA usually found in central Africa, but also reported in other parts of the world. It is commonly manifested as a large osteolytic lesion in the jaw or as an abdominal mass. B-cell antigens are expressed on the immature cells that make up the tumor in virtually all cases of Burkitt lymphoma. The Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) has been isolated from Burkitt lymphoma cases in Africa and it is implicated as the causative agent in these cases; however, most non-African cases are EBV-negative. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Burkitt Lymphoma known by any other names?
Yes. Burkitt Lymphoma is also referred to as Burkitt's Lymphoma, Burkitts Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Burkitt's, Lymphoma, Burkitt in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Burkitt Lymphoma sit in the medical classification?
Burkitt Lymphoma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.925.256.466.313.165, C01.925.928.313.165, C04.557.386.480.150.165). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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