Burkitt's lymphoma is associated with the proliferation of ______________?

Correct answer: B. B - cell

  • A. T- cell
  • B. B - cell
  • C. Lymph vessels
  • D. Lymph nodes

Explanation

Burkitt lymphoma is a highly aggressive mature B-cell neoplasm caused by deregulation of MYC, usually through a t(8;14) translocation. It is therefore a B-cell rather than a T-cell tumour.

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