Journal of endodontics
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Journal of endodontics · Dec 1996
Case ReportsBurkitt's lymphoma mimicking an acute dentoalveolar abscess.
Burkitt's lymphoma is a monoclonal proliferation of B lymphocytes classified histologically as a poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma. The jaw and retroperitoneal structures are the most commonly involved sites. ⋯ Dental radiographs can play an important role in the diagnosis. A case of a peculiar Burkitt's lymphoma involving the mandible that was misdiagnosed as an acute dentoalveolar abscess is presented.