Definition
A cancer of the lymph tissues that is characterized by an enlarging tumor or tumors within the jaw and/or the abdomen. Burkitt's lymphoma is a highly aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which is rare in North America. It is most common in Central Africa where the distribution suggests that climatic factors such as insect vectors are determinants.
URL Name
YF-3000-4850-100
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.4850-100
Parent Code
YF-3000.4850
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-4850-100
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-4850
Publication Status
Draft