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Since Burkitt lymphoma is very aggressive, the diagnosis of this disease requires urgent hospitalization and the immediate start of therapy. However, Burkitt lymphoma is often very responsive to the …

El linfoma de Burkitt (LB) es una forma rara pero muy agresiva (de crecimiento rápido) de linfoma no hodgkiniano (LNH) de linfocitos B maduros (totalmente desarrollados).

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With respect to gene mutations, HGBCL shares many features with two other types of B-cell lymphomas—diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and Burkitt lymphoma.

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, usually found in the lymph nodes. NHL is not a single disease but rather a group of several closely related cancers, …

Central Nervous System (CNS) involvement at diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma is recognized as the strongest risk factor for relapse; therefore, recommended treatment regimens include treatment to …

Patients in remission from Burkitt lymphoma should have regular visits with a physician who is familiar with their medical history and the treatments they have received.

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