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KMID : 0358920010280020287
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2001 Volume.28 No. 2 p.287 ~ p.292
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Case report of Burkitt’s lymphoma
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Hong Hyun-Jin
Choi Byung-Jai
Lee Jae-Ho
Yoon Jung-Hoon
Son Heung-Kyu
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Abstract
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Burkitt’s lymphoma is a malignant tumor that commonly occurs in the jaws of children of Central Africa. It originates from the lymphatic tissue. and it shows rapid growth Clinically. It is commonly found in children between age of 3 and 8. When it is found in the jaw, facial swelling, mobility of deciduous teeth. and early eruption of posterior teeth can also be found. Upon radiographic examination, radiolucent lesions with irregular border can be observed Histologically, macrophage can be seen among tumor ce11s, and this special pattern is called "starry-sky" appearance.
In this case, 3 year-old male patient came to our hospital with left facial swelling and severe mobility of deciduous molars. He was diagnosed as Burkitt’s lymphoma based on clinical, radiographic, and histologlc examination. He is being treated with chemotherapy and progress seems promising.
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KEYWORD
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Burkitt’s lymphoma, Facial swelling, Abnormal tooth mobility, Chemotherapy
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