International Internal Medicine Journal(IIMJ)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust/ Imperial College, England

Publications

• Case Report   
  Oral Manifestations of Burkitts Lymphoma; Literature Review and Case Report
  Author(s): Anum Khan*, Ghaida Al-Jaddir, Jo Maynard, Hani Dajani, Kathleen Villanueva, Kate Barnard and Jacqui Gillet
  
  Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) type fast growing neoplasm of the B-cells and is one of the most common subtypes of paediatric lymphomas. A case of 5 years old female presenting with pain and abnormal teeth mobility in the mandible and swelling of right eye. The initial presentation coincided with multiple organ involvement and urgent referral to Oncology was made. Chemotherapy was initiated and patient was in remission within two months, remains in remission 22 months later. This case reports stresses on dentists and GP recognising signs of abnormal presentations and referring to relevant specialities to ensure early detection and management... Read More»
  

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