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LYMPHOME LYMPHOBLASTIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Lymphatic System
DEF

A malignant lymphoma composed of a diffuse relatively uniform proliferation of cells with round or convoluted nuclei and scanty cytoplasm, which are cytologically similar to lymphoblasts seen in acute lymphocytic leukemia.

OBS

Lymphoblastic lymphoma is a form of lymphoma which occurs mainly in children and adolescents, where it accounts for about half of childhood lymphomas. About two-thirds of the patients are males. A second peak is seen again in patients over 40 years of age.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Système lymphatique
CONT

Le lymphome lymphoblastique est une tumeur de la lignée lymphoïde T. Il représente environ un tiers des lymphomes de l'enfant. Il s'agit le plus souvent d'une tumeur médiastinale qui peut envahir la moelle osseuse.

Spanish

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