Follicular large cell lymphoma
Encyclopedia
Follicular large-cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
(cancer
of the lymphatic system
) with large cells that look cleaved (split) or non-cleaved under the microscope
. It is an indolent (slow-growing) type of lymphoma
.
In MeSH
, it is currently classified under follicular lymphoma
.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The non-Hodgkin lymphomas are a diverse group of blood cancers that include any kind of lymphoma except Hodgkin's lymphomas. Types of NHL vary significantly in their severity, from indolent to very aggressive....
(cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
of the lymphatic system
Lymphatic system
The lymphoid system is the part of the immune system comprising a network of conduits called lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph unidirectionally toward the heart. Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated...
) with large cells that look cleaved (split) or non-cleaved under the microscope
Microscope
A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called microscopy...
. It is an indolent (slow-growing) type of lymphoma
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. Typically, lymphomas present as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage...
.
In MeSH
Medical Subject Headings
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, it is currently classified under follicular lymphoma
Follicular lymphoma
Follicular lymphoma is the most common of the indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, and the second most common form of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas overall. It is defined as a lymphoma of follicle center B-cells , which has at least a partially follicular pattern...
.
External links
- Follicular large cell lymphoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms