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Blood work is done and shows leukocytosis and anemia, both indications of Burkitt lymphoma. An ultrasound guided biopsy of lymph nodes of the neck and spine is completed and sent to the lab. In addition, a CT chest for pulmonary embolus is performed showing splenomegaly and axillary/mediastinal adenopathy. The lymph nodes shown in the CT also show bilateral hilar and mediastinal adenopathy. No acute central pulmonary embolus is found. Both of those also point to a type of lymphoma being present. He is then diagnosed with stage IV Burkitt lymphoma and chooses to undergo Intrathecal chemotherapy through lumbar puncture. The patient developed tumor lysis syndrome and was readmitted into the hospital two months after the initial diagnosis. Though Burkitt lymphoma is rare in adults and not often present in the U.S., it is very common in other regions of the world such as Africa and Papua New Guinea. It is a very complex type of lymphoma composed of three different types; endemic, sporadic, and HIV associated. It is important to know the symptoms, stages, radiographic manifestations, and treatment options for this