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Sporadic or endemic BURKITT lymphoma: the difference


Burkitt's lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system that is part of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. It is a rare cancer that comes in two different forms: a so-called endemic form and a form called sporadic. But what are the characteristics of these two forms of this pathology?

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What is the difference between endemic lymphoma and sporadic lymphoma?
Burkitt's lymphoma is a relatively rare cancer of the lymph nodes. Two main types of Burkitt lymphoma are encountered. The first touches preferentially areas of subtropical Africa and is linked to the presence of EBV virus (Epstein Barr virus), which is then referred to as endemic form. The second form, called sporadic, preferentially touches the ganglia of the abdomen but also sometimes the ganglia of the ENT sphere, this form is not related to the EBV virus. A final form exists, this time associated with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

How is Burkitt's lymphoma treated?
The diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma is due to the lymph gland biopsy. The reference treatment of Burkitt's lymphoma is intensive chemotherapy, performed in a dedicated oncology care unit. This chemotherapy is different from that used for other lymphomas. Due to the sometimes late discovery of lymphoma, treatment is often intense and short-lived, however it is often very effective and the cure rate is very high (80% to 90%).