Abstract
A case of Burkitt's lymphoma involving the tonsil in a 10-year-old Bedouin boy, is presented. The biological behaviour and the clinical presentation of this unusual neoplasm are discussed and the English language literature is reviewed. The diagnosis was made by histological examination, electron microscopy and confirmed by immunohistochemistry. The patient showed an excellent symptomatic response to surgery and chemotherapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 991-994 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Laryngology and Otology |
Volume | 104 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |