Denis Parsons Burkitt
Denis Parsons Burkitt (pronounced: /ˈdɛnɪs ˈpɑːrsənz ˈbɜːrkɪt/) was a surgeon and medical researcher best known for his discovery of a lymphoma subtype, now known as Burkitt's lymphoma.
Etymology
The term "Burkitt's lymphoma" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Denis Parsons Burkitt. Burkitt was a British surgeon who first identified the disease in 1956 during his work in Africa.
Life and Career
Denis Parsons Burkitt was born on February 28, 1911, in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. He studied medicine at Queen's University of Belfast and later moved to England for further studies. In 1942, he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps and served in various capacities during World War II.
After the war, Burkitt moved to Uganda, where he worked as a surgeon and medical researcher. It was here that he first identified a form of lymphoma that predominantly affected children. This disease, characterized by rapidly growing tumors in the jaw or abdomen, was later named Burkitt's lymphoma in his honor.
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Burkitt's lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is most common in children and young adults. The disease is associated with impaired immunity and is rapidly growing, but it often responds well to intensive chemotherapy.
Related Terms
- Lymphoma: A type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A group of blood cancers that includes all types of lymphoma except Hodgkin's lymphomas.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Denis Parsons Burkitt
- Wikipedia's article - Denis Parsons Burkitt
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