Burkitt’s Lymphoma by Jackson T Wallin https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9 Made with fingers. en-us 2019-02-21 16:08:39 UTC 2025-12-23 20:12:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Genetic Disease/Cancer Notes jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333703024 Burkitt’s Lymphoma ]]> 2019-02-21 16:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333703024 what other names are there for this disorder? (Any common names?) jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333704186 Burkitt syndrome ]]> 2019-02-21 16:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333704186 What causes the disorder? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333705563 Scientists believe that the strong correlation betweenBurkitt's lymphoma and both malaria and the virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr, ]]> 2019-02-21 16:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333705563 What gene or chromosome is affected by this disorder? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333707112 Burkitt lymphoma results from chromosome translocations that involve the Myc gene. A chromosome translocation means that a chromosome is broken,]]> 2019-02-21 16:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333707112 Are there tests for this disorder? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333708460 A biopsy of tumors confirms the diagnosis. The bone marrow and central nervous system are often involved. Bone marrow and spinal fluid are usually examined to see how far the cancer has spread.]]> 2019-02-21 16:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333708460 What are the symptoms? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333708746 abdominal swelling. distortion of facial bones. night sweats.]]> 2019-02-21 16:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333708746 What population is affected? Can anyone be a candidate for the disorder? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333709131 About 98% of African cases are associated with Epstein-Barr infection. Outside of Africa, Burkitt lymphoma is rare. In the U.S., about 1,200 people are diagnosed each year, and about 59% of patients are over age 40.]]> 2019-02-21 16:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333709131 How is it inherited? (Is it sex-linked, recessive, and/or dominant?) jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333709583 It also depends on whether the trait is dominant or recessive. Sex-linked diseases are inherited through one of the sex chromosomes, which are the X and Y chromosomes.]]> 2019-02-21 16:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333709583 What kind of medical assistance will the affected child need? Will further assistance jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333710535 Burkitt lymphoma is fatal if left untreated. In children, prompt intensive chemotherapy usually cures Burkitt lymphoma,]]> 2019-02-21 16:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333710535 be needed, as the child grows older? What is the long-term outlook for the child? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333711707  A childmay have swollen lymph nodes, tiredness, fever, and other symptoms. With treatment, most children with Burkitt lymphoma go on to live long lives.]]> 2019-02-21 16:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333711707 Are there any treatments or cures? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333712824 Yes there is a treatment. ]]> 2019-02-21 16:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333712824 Could this disorder have been prevented? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333714255 There's no known way to prevent NHL. ]]> 2019-02-21 16:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333714255 Can this individual have children in the future? Will those children be affected? jw4100 https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333719973 Yes, but they might have the syndrome. ]]> 2019-02-21 16:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jw4100/agbkplafs3t9/wish/333719973