title: An unusual case of Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as a gingival enlargement.
abstract: Burkitt's lymphoma is an undifferentiated non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. Three clinical subtypes are recognized: African (endemic), American and other areas (sporadic) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) associated. Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma is a rare malignancy among Asian population. This report describes a case of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as generalized gingival enlargement with an alarmingly rapid spread. This type of rapid progression bespeaks the need for prompt recognition and life-saving referral by the dental practitioner. The purpose of this case report and review of the literature was to illustrate the fact that an inconspicuous and benign looking gingival enlargement may turn out to be an aggressive malignancy like Burkitt's lymphoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Muktsar, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Neerja
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sethi
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, YMTs Dental College and PG Institute, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sangeeta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patankar
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Muktsar, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
authors.forename: Ankit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mehta
keywords: Burkitt's lymphoma; gingival enlargement; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma