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Burkitt's lymphoma
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Bur·kitt's lym·pho·ma
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n. Med.
cancer of the lymphatic system, caused by the Epstein–Barr virus, chiefly affecting children in central Africa.
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Lymphoma of the breast: A clinicopathologic study of primary and secondary cases
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 12/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...primary breast lymphoma; these cases...non-Hodgkin lymphomas seen in our...zone B-cell lymphomas (mucosa-associated...lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma, and I was...primary breast lymphoma, and 11 were secondary breast lymphomas. Morphologic...
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Lymphomas Involving the Pleura: A Clinicopathologic Study of 34 Cases Diagnosed By Pleural Biopsy
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...diffuse large B-cell lymphoma), 2 (6.9%) small lymphocytic lymphomas/chronic lymphocytic...cell lymphoblastic lymphoma/ leukemia, 1...classical Hodgkin lymphoma. The other 5 cases were B-cell lymphomas that could not be...
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Lymphoma enigma: AIDS-linked tumors may defy traditional views of cancer genesis.
Magazine article from: Science News; 8/18/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...treatment of B-cell lymphomas in general. Nobody...cases of B-cell lymphoma have popped up with...developing B-cell lymphoma, notes Michael...UCSF). B-cell lymphomas strike about five...may allow B-cell lymphomas to flourish in some...developed B-cell lymphoma in his study had...
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Lymphoma Research Foundation Statement on Potential Link of Environmental Agents to Cases of Lymphoma at Beverly Hills HS
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 5/8/2003; 700+ words
; ...Foundation (LRF) is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by...is the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health...funding research to cure all lymphomas and providing patients and...funded over $9 million in lymphoma research. People affected...
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Lymphoma Research Foundation to Provide $12.8 Million for Mantle Cell Research; University of Washington Receives $580,000
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 12/10/2003; 497 words
; ...Foundation (LRF) is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by...is the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health...funding research to cure all lymphomas and providing patients and...funded over $9 million in lymphoma research. People affected...
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Lymphoma and the Older Patient, A Free Telephone Education Program, Informs Patients of Leading-Edge Lymphoma Research; Patients, Families and Caregivers Invited to Participate in Live, Interactive Workshop Featuring Lymphoma Expert, Dr. John Leonard.
PR Newswire; 6/13/2003; 700+ words
; ...Hodgkin Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a general term for a group...in the lymphatic system. Lymphoma results when a lymphocyte...percent of blood cancers are lymphomas. Rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma increase with age. Approximately...
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Lymphoma Research Foundation Launches Motorcycle Event 'Key Ride to Cure Lymphoma'
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 10/21/2003; 700+ words
; ...Foundation (LRF) is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by...is the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health...funding research to cure all lymphomas and providing patients and...funded over $9 million in lymphoma research. People affected...
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Lymphoma distribution patterns are distinctive in Taiwan.
Newspaper article from: Hematology Week; 7/12/2004; 700+ words
; ...1% of cases, T-cell lymphomas 38.9%, and Hodgkin lymphoma 4%." "Extranodal lymphomas predominated (55.4...The common T-cell lymphomas included nasal and extranasal NK/T cell lymphoma (7.4%), mycosis fungoides...
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Lymphoma Research Foundation Announces Its 2008 Research Grant Recipients.
Newspaper article from: Blood Weekly; 8/21/2008; 700+ words
; As part of its ongoing effort to find a cure for lymphoma, the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) proudly announces the...s two cornerstone research programs (see also Lymphoma). The two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowships help...
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Extranodal Lymphomas
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 6/1/1997; ; 658 words
; Extranodal Lymphomas By Peter G. Isaacson...Livingstone Inc, 1994. Lymphoma as defined in Stedman...however, the term lymphoma connotes "tumor...emphasize nodal lymphomas. That extranodal...devoted to extranodal lymphomas in immunodeficiency...multifocal extranodal lymphoma. In general, ...
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Lymphoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
Lymphoma What Is Lymphoma? What Causes Lymphoma? What Are...lymphoma. However, most people with lymphoma have no known risk factors. *AIDS...cause normal lymphocytes to become lymphomas. DNA is material that people inherit...
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Malignant Lymphomas
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...of cancerous cells. Lymphomas can be divided into two main types: Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease, and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. There are at least...linked to Burkitt's lymphoma in African countries...established. The symptoms of lymphomas are often vague and...
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Burkitt's Lymphoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...In adults, Burkitt's lymphoma frequently produces a bulky...Western countries, Burkitt's lymphoma is more common in male than...States, the non-Hodgkin's lymphomas as a group account for about...these cases are Burkitt's lymphoma. In adults, Burkitt's...
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MALT Lymphoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
MALT lymphoma Definition MALT lymphomas are solid tumors that originate...patients diagnosed with MALT lymphomas should be evaluated in a...to individuals with nodal lymphomas, the more common type of lymphoma that originates at sites...
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Malignant Lymphoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Malignant lymphoma Definition Lymphomas are a group of cancers...and some rare forms of lymphoma. The Epstein-Barr...linked to Burkitt's lymphoma in African countries...established. The symptoms of lymphomas are often vague and...
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