B-cell lymphoma
non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has material basis in B cells
The B-cell lymphomas are types of lymphoma affecting B cells. Lymphomas are seen as "blood cancers" in the lymph nodes. They grow more often in older adults and in immunocompromised people.
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| Micrograph showing a large B cell lymphoma. Field stain. | |
| Medical specialty | Hematology, oncology |
B-cell lymphomas include both Hodgkin's lymphomas and most non-Hodgkin lymphomas. They are usually split into low and high risk forms.[1]
References
change- ↑ Merck Manual home edition, Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
