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Spontaneous Remission In Burkitt’s Lymphoma

Ziegler, J. L. 1976Lymphoma

National Cancer Institute Monographs 44: 1976; 61-65

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Abstract

A case of spontaneous regression of lymphoma is presented. Regression of the tumor occurred during an episode of mechanical small bowel obstruction. Elevated circulating endogenous corticosteroids are thought to have acted against the tumor cells.

Case Details

Remission Characteristics

Spontaneous regression

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Antitumor immunity

Additional Notes

Three cases of spontaneous regression of Burkitt’s lymphoma are reviewed and additional clinical and laboratory observations relevant to the role of host defences are summarized.