A mother brings in her 7-year-old son for an evaluation. The mother states her son has not been eating well. When questioned, the boy states he is not eating because he feels "bumps" in his neck and like his face is getting big. The mother notes that his face looks different. The family just moved from Africa. The vital signs are normal and his height and weight are appropriate for his age. Physical exam findings are unremarkable except for enlarged tonsils and asymmetrical facial bone distortion and nontender, enlarged lymph nodes palpated in his head and neck region. Based on these findings, which type of childhood lymphoma is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Burkitt lymphoma
B) Large-cell lymphoma
C) Lymphoblastic lymphoma
D) Hodgkin lymphoma

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Burkitt lymphoma is common in children from Africa and often presents with facial bone distortion and enlarged lymph nodes, consistent with the symptoms described.

A Mother Brings in Her 7-Year-Old Son for an Evaluation