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Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Volume 22, 2005 - Issue 4
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AUTOPSY DIAGNOSIS OF ENDEMIC BURKITT LYMPHOMA AS THE PRIMARY ETIOLOGY OF ACUTE RENAL FAILURE IN CHILDREN

Wasiu A. Olowu Paediatric Nephology/Hypertension Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Kayode A. Adelusola Morbid Anatomy/Histopathology Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Kabir B. Badmos Morbid Anatomy/Histopathology Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Obafemi J. A. Aina Morbid Anatomy/Histopathology Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Pages 315-321 | Received 19 Oct 2004, Accepted 10 Feb 2004, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Two cases of Burkitt lymphoma are reported who presented atypically with acute renal failure and significant proteinuria as initial features of the lymphoma. The cases underscore the need for high index of suspicion for Burkitt lymphoma in any child with rapidly enlarging kidneys and acute renal failure of obscured origin in parts of the world where Burkitt lymphoma is endemic.

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