Stary sky” appearance is seen in
Correct Answer: Burkitt's lymphoma
Description: (A) (Burkitt's lymphoma) (456 - HM) (453- Basic pathology 8th)Burkitt's lymphoma - The tumour cells have a very high mitotic rate, and therefore high cell death. This features accounts for presence of numerous macrophages in the background of this tumour containing phagocytosed tumour debris giving it a "starry sky appearance"
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