Burkitts Lymphoma [Paperback]

The study of Burkitts lymphoma is now in its 6 decade beginning with its discovery by Dr. Dennis Burkitt in equatorial Africa in the mid to late 1950s. A large body of information is available which provides a current understanding of the underlying molecular changes that are linked to the initiation and development of Burkitts lymphoma. This proposed volume will provide a comprehensive view of Burkitts Lymphoma from the diagnosis to potential animal models for this disease and include a view from physicians who have a up close view of the patients in populations where the disease is rampant. We expect that this will be an excellent resource for Medical students and faculty as well as educated laypersons who have a person interest in the disease.This book offers a comprehensive view of Burkitts Lymphoma from diagnosis to potential animal models for the disease, including perspective from physicians who have a up close view of the patients in populations where the disease is rampant.Preface.- Introduction.- Diagnosis of Burkitts Lymphoma.- Burkitts Lymphoma : A View from the Bedside.- Clinical Implications of Burkitts Lymphoma.- Definition of Burkitts Lymphoma.- Classical and Endemic Burkitts Lymphoma.- Sporadic Burkitts Lymphoma.- AIDS-Associated Burkitts Lymphoma.- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and High Grade Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.- EBV Associated Burkitts Lymphoma.- Molecular Biology of Burkitts Lymphoma.- Burkitts Lymphoma and the Immune Response.- Burkitts Lymphoma and the Malaria Connection.- Therapeutic Approaches to Burkitts Lymphoma.- Animal Model of Burkitts Lymphoma.- Burkitts Lymphoma: Future Perspectives.- Index

This volume aims to bring together efforts with a patient-oriented focus from physicians to diagnostics and clinical implications of the disease as mostly seen in the equatorial African setting. However, the chapters cover the breadth of studies on Burkitts lymphoma with some clues for the potential future of BlCD