Burkitt lymphoma is a very fast-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma that originates from B cells (B lymphocytes).
Lymphomas (see also Overview of Lymphoma) are cancers of a specific type of white blood cells known as lymphocytes. These cells help fight infections. Lymphomas can develop from either B or T lymphocytes. T lymphocytes are important in regulating the immune system and in fighting viral infections. B lymphocytes produce antibodies, which are essential in fighting off some infections.
Burkitt lymphoma can develop at any age, but it is most common in children and young adults, particularly males. Unlike other lymphomas, Burkitt lymphoma has a specific geographic distribution: It is most common in central Africa and rarer in the United States. Infection with Epstein-Barr virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma. It is also more common in people who have HIV infection.
Burkitt lymphoma grows and spreads quickly, often to the bone marrow, blood, and central nervous system. When it spreads, weakness and fatigue often develop. Large numbers of lymphoma cells may accumulate in the lymph nodes and organs of the abdomen, causing swelling. Lymphoma cells may invade the small intestine, resulting in blockage or bleeding. The neck and jaw may swell, sometimes painfully. To make the diagnosis, doctors do a biopsy of the abnormal tissue and order other procedures to stage the disease.
Without treatment, Burkitt lymphoma is rapidly fatal. Rarely, surgery may be needed to remove parts of the intestine that are blocked or bleeding or have ruptured. Intensive chemotherapy, which includes chemotherapy to the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord to prevent spread to these areas, can cure more than 80% of people.
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Burkitt lymphoma
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Traffio
Schedules and manages complex traffic management systems, with fleet and booking management. A software product by Traffio
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RE: Pawpaw
A North American tree of the custard apple family, with purple flowers and edible oblong yellow fruit with sweet pulp.
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RE: Sheisty
To be [sheisty],to be a [sheist]:
To succeed sneakily with [mallice]
To venture covertley with intent for a personal gain in an subtle manner (sneeky manor) -
RE: Predator
Predator CMS is a multifunctional system for invoice management and debt collection. A software product by System Partner Norge
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Murrah
a breed of Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is the premier milking buffalo. In Italy, it is the basis of Mozzarella cheese production, and therefore [Italian Pizza]. By Italian law, Mozzarella may only be made from [buffalo milk], which is preferred for its very high [butterfat] content, up to 16% compared with 4% for European (Bos taurus) dairy breeds such as Jersey cattle
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RE: Jehu
Has his own YouTube channel called JehusWorldTour. Loves to do food reviews and go on tours. Is extremely handsome he will bring [sexy back]. [Stars] in many movies. Also he is [THE GOD] he is PERFECT in every way.
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RE: Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of bone or bone marrow, usually due to infection.
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Tooled
The act of [getting used]. Unintentionally [doing something] that someone else gets [credit] for.
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Masterpiece manager
Art gallery software for inventory, sales, client management, consignments, accounting, websites, ecommerce and online marketing. A software product by Masterpiece Solutions
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Insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness (eds)
The most commonly reported sleep-related problems are insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up early, or a disturbance in sleep quality that makes sleep seem inadequate or unrefreshing.
Excessive daytime sleepiness refers to being unusually sleepy or falling asleep during the day.(See also Overview of Sleep.)
Difficulty falling and staying asleep and waking up earlier than desired are common among young and old. About 10% of adults have long-standing (chronic) insomnia, and about 30 to 50% sometimes have insomnia.
When sleep is disturbed, people sometimes cannot function normally during the day. People with insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness are sleepy, tired, and irritable during the day and have trouble concentrating and functioning. People with excessive daytime sleepiness may fall asleep when working or driving.
There are different types of insomnia:Difficulty falling asleep (sleep-onset insomnia): Commonly, people have difficulty falling asleep when they cannot let their mind relax and they continue to think and worry. Sometimes the body is not ready for sleep at what is considered a usual time for sleep. That is, the body’s internal clock is out of sync with the earth’s cycle of light and dark—as can occur with many types of circadian rhythm sleep disorders, such as delayed sleep phase disorder, shift work disorder, and jet lag.
Difficulty staying asleep and waking up earlier than desired (sleep maintenance insomnia): People with this type of insomnia fall asleep normally but wake up several hours later and cannot fall asleep again easily. Sometimes they drift in and out of a restless, unsatisfactory sleep. Sleep maintenance insomnia is more common among older people, who are more likely to have difficulty staying asleep than are younger people. It may occur in people who use certain substances (such as caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco) or who take certain drugs and in people who have certain sleep disorders (such as sleep apnea or periodic limb movement disorder). This type of insomnia may be a sign of depression in people of any age. -
RE: Firearms
A [HL] mod most related to crack. It sucks it ruins your life. This game is [no fun]. People loved this game in 2.5 till [the FA] team really fucked up the accuracy so that it is luck. As i can say people are addicted to this mod now.
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Other birth defects of the heart
Many other heart defects may also occur. (See also Overview of Heart Defects.)
Most of these defects are very rare. Some of these includeAortopulmonary window
Bicuspid aortic valve
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries
Double outlet right ventricle
Ebstein anomaly
Pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum
Single ventricle defects
Tricuspid atresiaSymptoms of these defects vary, depending on the specific defect and its severity, but they may cause a bluish color in the skin (cyanosis) or an abnormal heart rhythm. Doctors often suspect a heart defect when they hear a heart murmur during an examination with a stethoscope, but usually they do echocardiography (ultrasonography of the heart) to confirm the diagnosis.
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Auros
Knowledge management tool that enables decision making and workflow through agile processes, systems engineering and more. A software product by Auros Knowledge Systems
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RE: Congresswoman
A term used to describe an [elected] official (female) of the United States [Congress], specifically the lower house of Congress (known as [the House] of Representatives).
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RE: Barnacles
unwanted dudes that dance on chics, often times [these dudes] are foreigners or black guys. These guys just [latch on] and dont let go, they will follow girls off the dance floor and all around the club. Can also be called [dingleberrys].
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The libertines
The Libertines are a British band who love British culture, drugs, alcohol, sex, and rock and roll. Considered by some to be the only current band that actually acts like a real rock and roll band due to their infamously scandalous history.
The members are Pete Doherty (notorious adorable crackhead sleazegod) on guitar/vocals, Carl Barat (seedy yet respectable [sex idol] with the best hair and arse) on guitar/vocals, John [Hassall] (more quiet member, favored by [Adam Green], with famous cheekbones) on bass, and [Gary Powell] (Sadly sometimes ignored yet absolutely amazing) on drums. The media however, LOVES focusing on the troubles and love-hate relationship of Pete and Carl, thus the other 2 members are hardly seen. -
RE: Strabismus
Strabismus is an intermittent or constant misalignment of an eye so that its line of vision is not pointed at the same object as the other eye. If untreated, strabismus can cause amblyopia (a decrease in vision) and permanent loss of vision. Treatment of strabismus includes correction of any refractive error, a patch or eye drops to treat amblyopia, and in some cases surgery.
Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes.
Causes include focusing (refractive) error and imbalance of muscles that control eye movement.
Symptoms include double vision and loss of vision.
The diagnosis is based on an eye examination.
Strabismus sometimes resolves on its own, but in most cases eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery is needed.Strabismus occurs in about 3% of children. If left untreated, about 50% of children with strabismus have some vision loss due to amblyopia.