Burkitt Lymphoma: A Potentially Curable Childhood Tumour: Experience in Ile-Ife, Nigeria (1986-2014)

Background: Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is the commonest tumour among Nigerian children. It is reported to be highly responsive to readily available cytotoxic drugs; yet, the outcome of therapy remains abysmal. Objectives: To review the epidemiology of BL in terms of risk factors, age incidence, region...

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Main Author: Durosinmi Muheez A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu 2016-06-01
Series:Annals of Health Research
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Online Access:http://www.annalsofhealthresearch.com/index.php/ahr/article/view/17