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ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF BURKITTS LYMPHOMA; LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE REPORT
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  • Anum Khan,
  • Ghaida Al-Jaddir,
  • Hani Dajani,
  • Kathleen Villanueva,
  • Kate Barnard,
  • Jacqui Gillet
Anum Khan
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Children's Services

Corresponding Author:anum.khan9@nhs.net

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Ghaida Al-Jaddir
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Children's Services
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Hani Dajani
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Children's Services
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Kathleen Villanueva
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Children's Services
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Kate Barnard
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Children's Services
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Jacqui Gillet
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Children's Services
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Abstract

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.