Pathology Of Malignant Lymphomas | Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas | USMLE Step 1 Prep | Medical Quiz #12

Dive into this challenging medical case: A 12-year-old boy from East Africa presents with rapidly enlarging masses in his jaw and abdomen, along with a history of fevers and night sweats. A biopsy of one of the masses reveals a "starry sky" appearance and cells that are positive for CD10, CD19, and CD20, but negative for TdT. Which diagnosis do you think fits best?
A) Acute Myeloid Leukemia
B) Burkitt Lymphoma
C) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
D) Hodgkin Lymphoma
Share your thoughts and rationale in the comments below. Engage in discussion with other medical professionals and students to explore the different diagnostic possibilities for this intriguing case. What's your diagnosis?
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