How do healthcare providers diagnose Burkitt lymphoma?

How do healthcare providers diagnose Burkitt lymphoma?

If your provider thinks you or your child have Burkitt lymphoma, they may start diagnosis by doing lymph node or bone marrow biopsies. Based on those test results, they may also do the following tests to learn more about the tumor:

• Computed tomography (CT) scans: Providers may do scans of your or your child’s chest, abdomen and pelvis for signs of cancer.
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scans: This is another imaging test that helps providers check for tumors.
• Cerebrospinal fluid cytology: Providers may obtain cerebrospinal fluids to check for cancer cells.
• Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) test: Providers measure the amount of LDH in your blood or your child’s blood. Increased LDH may be a sign of lymphoma.