Burkitt’s lymphoma is a B-cell lymphoma that was initially described by Dr
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Burkitt in Uganda in 1958. Through his diligent observations, research, and the subsequent contributions of other pioneers in the field, Burkitt’s lymphoma is now considered by some to be a model tumor secondary to its impact on the general understanding and treatment of lymphomas. 1 The study of Burkitt’s lymphoma has also been groundbreaking in the understanding of viruses such as Epstein Barr virus (EBV) in having lymphotrophic properties and carcinogenic potential.
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