Lymphatic system
Lymphatic system
Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan
Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan


Burkitt lymphoma

Alternative Names:
B-cell lymphoma; High-grade B-cell lymphoma; Small non-cleaved cell lymphoma

Symptoms:
  • unexplained swollen lymph nodes in the neck or below jaw
  • non-tender nodes
  • rapid growth of the lymph nodes
  • nodes that grow together to form a mat


Signs and tests:



Review Date: 8/3/2002
Reviewed By: Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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