Burkitt lymphoma in adults: diagnostic features high rate of proliferation (Ki-67 > 95%) Activation of MYC gene at 8q24 (Giemsa banding or FISH) Intensive, short duration chemotherapy (high-dose alkylating agents, CNS prophylaxis) Therapy included consolidation with autoSCT Conclusion A highly curable malignancy Inferior outcome in patients age > 40 years Important to differentiate from "atypical burkitt"
Burkitt lymphoma in adults: diagnostic features high rate of proliferation (Ki-67 > 95%) Activation of MYC gene at 8q24 (Giemsa banding or FISH) Intensive, short duration chemotherapy (high-…