Burkitt lymphoma in papua, new guinea

Abstract

Thirty-seven cases of Burkitt’s lymphoma observed in Papua-New Guinea have been reviewed. The clinical and histological features have been compared with cases seen in Africa. The geographical distribution has been examined and shown to suggest climatic dependance similar to that observed in Africa. We wish to acknowledge the help given by Professor R. E. ten Seldam and Dr. D. H. Wright in the histological identification of many of these cases. Figures 1, 3 and 4 are gratefully acknowledged to Mr. G. Webb at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. This paper is published with the permission of Dr. R. F. R. Scragg, Director of Public Health, Territory of Papua-New Guinea. Miss Christine Shenton is gratefully acknowledged for secretarial and other assistance. © 1967, The British Empire Cancer Campaign for Research. All rights reserved.