Burkitt's lymphoma in the mandible--a case report.
Burkitt's lymphoma is a tumour that most often affects the jaws, especially in endemic areas of Africa. In non-endemic areas, the jaws are affected in about 15-18% of cases. A case is presented which demonstrates the significance of jaw lesions in the disease. The history and pathogenesis of the disease also are discussed.
D002051:Burkitt Lymphoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology