Abstract
Three cases of spontaneous regression of Burkitt's lymphoma are reviewed and additional clinical and laboratory observations relevant to the role of host defenses are summarized. Spontaneous regression of Burkitt's lymphoma provides compelling evidence for antitumor immunity.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antigens, Neoplasm
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BCG Vaccine
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Breast Neoplasms / pathology
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Burkitt Lymphoma / complications
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Burkitt Lymphoma / immunology
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Burkitt Lymphoma / pathology*
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Burkitt Lymphoma / therapy
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Immunity
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Immunotherapy
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Male
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Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology
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Measles / complications
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Mycobacterium bovis / immunology
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Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous*
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Orbital Neoplasms / complications
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Orbital Neoplasms / pathology
Substances
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Antigens, Neoplasm
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BCG Vaccine