Secondary Burkitt lymphoma in a retinoblastoma patient with 13q deletion syndrome.
Journal: Pediatric Blood & Cancer
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Abstract
We report a boy with constitutional deletion 13q chromosome associated with dysmorphic features and bilateral retinoblastoma. The patient developed secondary Burkitt lymphoma 5 years after the diagnosis of retinoblastoma at the age of 8 months. He has completed treatment for both malignancies. At present, he is 7 years old and still in remission.
Authors
Suradej Hongeng, Surapan Parapakpenjun, Samart Pakakasama, Busaba Rerkamnuaychoke, Ratanaporn Pornkul
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