H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Burkitt lymphoma

An aggressive mature/maturing B-cell lymphoma which is characterized by intermediate-sized cells with a very high mitotic index (ki67 close to %100). The typical immunophenotype is CD19+, CD20+, CD10+, CD5-, and BCL2-. The classic translocation associated with this lymphoma is the t(8;14) which involves c-MYC and IgH (see lymphoma mnemonic diagram below for an easy way to remember this and other common B-cell lymphomas).
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Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 1
Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 1
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Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 2
Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 2
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Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 3
Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 3
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Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 4
Burkitt lymphoma – Figure 4
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Referenced by

Vacuolated cells
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