extra lymphoma stuff Flashcards
1
Q
what is burkitt’s lymphoma?
A
high grade B cell neoplasm
2
Q
what are the 2 forms of burkitts lymphoma
A
endemic (african)- typically involves mandible or maxilla and associated with EBV
sporadic- from abdo tumours. more common in HIV
3
Q
staryy sky appearance on microscopy
A
burkitt’s lymphoma
4
Q
if there are not REED STERN BERG cells the what cant it be?
A
hodgkins!!
therefore it is a type of non hodgkins lymphoma!!
