Oral Manifestation of Unknown Hematopoietic Malignancy

Abstract

Burkitt lymphoma is a highly aggressive type of hematopoietic malignancy that is comparatively common in chil dren and young people. It is important that Burkitt lymphoma be diagnosed as early as possible for prompt inter vention due to its rapidly progressive, high-grade malignant nature. Dentists, especially maxillofacial surgeons, can play a life-saving role in patients with such unknown malignancy as the first clinical or radiological manifestation might occur in the oral region.