BURKITT LYMPHOMA

TYPES

Burkitt lymphoma has three types and these types vary by the location and part of the body affected.

• Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma

This type of burkitt lymphoma happens in the outer part of Africa, still it is infrequent in other portions of the world. And it is often connected to EBV that tends to influence the lower part of the abdomen, where the large and small intestines begin and end. 

• Endemic Burkitt lymphoma

It is a type of lymphoma that is frequently seen in the nearest area of Africa, where it’s linked to severe malaria. In this type, mostly the affected area is the jaw and the bone face.

• Immunodeficiency lymphoma

It is a type of lymphoma that is connected to the use of immunosuppressant medications similar to those treatment of HIV.

SYMPTOMS

Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma symptoms are the following:

• Twisting of bones in the face
• Abdominal inflammation
• Intestinal congestion
• Tonsils enlargement
• Sweating

Endemic burkitt lymphoma symptoms includes the following:

• Swelling
• Twisting of bones in the face
• Lymph nodes growth

The symptoms of immunodeficiency lymphoma are the same with sporadic lymphoma.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma starts with symptoms and examinations. One of the tests that is being performed is a biopsy to identify the proper diagnosis. There are also examinations that can define how deep the spread of cancer is including spinal fluid. 

A CT scan can also detect which organs in the body are affected. The diagnosis of this disease requires a lot of procedures.

TREATMENT

The drugs that are being used to treat this disease in chemotherapy are:

• Doxorubicin
• Cytarabine
• Methotrexate
• Vincristine

Chemotherapy medications are infused straight to the spinal fluid to reduce the spread of cancer in the CNS. Individuals who get all-inclusive treatment have been identified with great results.