Burkitts Lymphoma at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Burkitts Lymphoma? An aggressive (fast-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma that occurs most often in children and young adults. The disease may affect the jaw, central nervous system, bowel, kidneys, ovaries, or other organs. There are three main types of Burkitt

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