Key result
Cardiac involvement by Burkitt's lymphoma can produce complete atrioventricular block, emphasizing the need for routine electrocardiogram screening in affected patients.
Population
12-year-old boy with cardiac involvement by Burkitt's lymphoma producing complete atrioventricular block
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May indicate cardiac Burkitt's lymphoma in unexplained AV block; leaves open whether routine ECG screening improves outcomes.
This case highlights the importance of routine electrocardiograms in patients with Burkitt's lymphoma to detect cardiac involvement such as complete AV block.
Cole et al. (1975) studied this question. Cardiac involvement by Burkitt's lymphoma can produce complete atrioventricular block, emphasizing the need for routine electrocardiogram screening in affected patients.
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