Burkitt Lymphoma
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When lymph nodes that grow rapidly appear or the abdomen or jaw area becomes inflamed in a child, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation without delay. Burkitt lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with very fast behavior that affects B lymphocytes and can manifest in different parts of the body.
Frequent symptoms: increased volume in lymph nodes, abdomen, or face, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness.
Common causes: it is related to genetic alterations in the cells of the lymphatic system and, in certain regions, with previous viral infections.
Which specialist treats it? Its study and management correspond to the area of pediatric oncology and hematology, with support from the pediatrician. When faced with suspicious signs in a child, the most prudent thing is to consult these professionals promptly for a timely evaluation.
Data on 52 doctors who treat burkitt lymphoma
Which specialist treats burkitt lymphoma?
Burkitt lymphoma should be evaluated by a Pediatric Oncologist or a Pediatric Hematologist, specialists in childhood cancer, with a Pediatrician coordinating overall follow-up. See these specialists if your child has rapidly growing swollen lymph nodes. You can book an appointment for a timely evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in burkitt lymphoma
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Ximena Cortés Núñez
Dr. Paulina Arellano Álvarez
Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Navarro
Dr. Melisa Cañete Alavez
Dr. Jimena Tsubaki Cifuentes
Dr. Víctor Hugo Olivares Villalpando
Frequently asked questions
What is burkitt lymphoma?
When lymph nodes that grow rapidly appear or the abdomen or jaw area becomes inflamed in a child, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation without delay. Burkitt lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with very fast behavior that affects B lymphocytes and can manifest in different parts of the...
Which doctor treats burkitt lymphoma?
Burkitt lymphoma should be evaluated by a Pediatric Oncologist or a Pediatric Hematologist, specialists in childhood cancer, with a Pediatrician coordinating overall follow-up. See these specialists if your child has rapidly growing swollen lymph nodes. You can book an appointment for a timely evaluation.