Burkitt's tumour is an undifferentiated lymphoblastic lymphoma. It shows close association and infection with the Epstein Barr virus.
Clinical features: The clinical picture varies with age of the patient, the typical jaw tumour being the commonest in the younger patient.
Treatment guidelines
Early detection and referral
Curative treatment comprises of combination chemotherapy
Palliation with cyclophosphamide is of good but temporary benefit.
These should be treated after a definitive histopathological report.
