Burkitt's lymphoma, light micrograph. Burkitt's lymphoma is a highly aggressive B-cell neoplasm which often involves extranodal sites or presents as a leukemia. It consists of a monomorphic population of B-cells with basophilic cytoplasm and a high mitotic rate. Endemic variant is seen in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with Epstein-Barr virus. It mainly affects young children. The most commonly involved sites are jaw, facial bones, and orbit. This high magnification image shows Burkitt's lymphoma involving large intestine. The tumor consists of sheets of monomorphic population of neoplastic B-cells. | |
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