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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Burkitt's lymphoma Burkitt's lymphoma An aggressive (rapidly progressing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that occurs most often in children and young adults. The disease may affect the jaw, central nervous system, bowel, kidneys, ovaries, or other organs. There are three main types of Burkitt�fs lymphoma (sporadic, endemic, and immunodeficiency related). Sporadic Burkitt�fs lymphoma occurs throughout the world, and endemic Burkitt�fs lymphoma occurs in Africa. Immunodeficiency-related Burkitt�fs lymphoma is most often seen in AIDS patients. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Source of definition: The National Cancer Institute. Please read the disclaimer for details.