HIV Associated Intra–oral Burkitt’s Lymphoma: A Case Report

HIV Associated Intra–oral Burkitt’s Lymphoma: A Case Report

Immunodeficiency associated Burkitt’s lymphoma is the most common in patients with HIV/AIDS. It accounts for 30-40% of Non– Hodgkin’s lymphomas and may be the first sign of underlying immunosuppression. This report illustrates a case of Burkitt’s lymphoma of maxillary alveolar ridge, which was the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Soujanya Pinisetti, Govind Raj Kumar Nalabolu, Chowdary UVR, Durga Prasad Tadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
burkitt’s lymphoma
maxillary alveolar ridge
hiv patient
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3862/135-%206715_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(VP)_PFA(H)_PF2(PP).pdf
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Summary:Immunodeficiency associated Burkitt’s lymphoma is the most common in patients with HIV/AIDS. It accounts for 30-40% of Non– Hodgkin’s lymphomas and may be the first sign of underlying immunosuppression. This report illustrates a case of Burkitt’s lymphoma of maxillary alveolar ridge, which was the first manifestation in an HIV positive patient, with a brief discussion on clinicopathologic features, aetiopathogenesis and treatment.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X

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