A case of malignant lymphoma, undifferentiated, Burkitt's type with high antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus.
A 5-year-4-month-old girl was admitted to Taipei Municipal Jen-Ai Hospital because of a rapidly enlarging right submandibular tumor. The diagnosis of malignant lymphoma, undifferentiated, Burkitt's type was made by distinctive histopathological features. Positive serological findings related to Epstein-Barr virus infection were disclosed. Complete remission has been achieved since the treatment with high-dose cyclophosphamide was given, and no signs of relapse have been found yet.
D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D002051:Burkitt Lymphoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans
D000914:Antibodies, Viral