Burkitt Lymphoma in Children

Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that mostly affects children. It progresses rapidly and can invade the central nervous system and bone marrow. Thanks to advances in treatment, the survival rate for children with BL has increased from 30% to 90% in developed countries. However, the therapy can be toxic, and some children may develop relapsed or refractory disease, requiring novel therapeutic approaches.