DEPARTMENT OF ORAL PATHOLOGY, CASE REPORT OF BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA

Hong, Hyun-Jin; Choi, Byung-Jai; Lee, Jai-Ho; Yun, Jung-Hun; Son, Heung-Kyu

Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2001;28(2):287-292.
Published online May 31, 2001.

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL PATHOLOGY, CASE REPORT OF BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA

Hyun-Jin Hong¹, Byung-Jai Choi¹, Jai-Ho Lee¹, Jung-Hun Yun², Heung-Kyu Son¹

¹Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
²Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University

Burkitt림프종 환아의 증례 보고

홍현진¹, 최병재¹, 이제호¹, 윤정훈², 손흥규¹

¹연세대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실
²연세대학교 치과대학 구강병리학교실

Abstract

Burkitt's lymphoma is a malignant tumor that commonly occurs in the jaws of children of Central Africa. It originates from the lymphatic tissue, and it shows rapid growth. Clinically, it is commonly found in children between age of 3 and 8. When it is found in the jaw, facial swelling, mobility of deciduous teeth, and early eruption of posterior teeth can also be found. Upon radiographic examination, radiolucent lesions with irregular border can be observed. Histologically, macrophage can be seen among tumor cells, and this special pattern is called "starry-sky" appearance. In this case, 3 year-old male patient came to our hospital with left facial swelling and severe mobility of deciduous molars. He was diagnosed as Burkitt's lymphoma based on clinical, radiographic, and histologic examination. He is being treated with chemotherapy and progress seems promising.

Key Words: Burkitt’s lymphoma, Facial swelling, Abnormal tooth mobility, Chemotherapy