Lymphomas

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Adult T-cell LymphomaAdult T-cell lymphoma is a rare aggressive cancer of mature T-cells caused by HTLV-1 infection, presenting with lymphadenopathy, skin lesions, and elevated calcium levels.Cutaneous T-cell LymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a rare skin lymphoma marked by malignant T-cell infiltration causing patches, plaques, or tumors often diagnosed via skin biopsy.Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by rapidly enlarging lymph nodes and B-cell proliferation.Follicular LymphomaFollicular lymphoma is a slow-growing B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by t(14;18) translocation causing BCL2 overexpression and follicular growth pattern.Hodgkin LymphomaHodgkin Lymphoma is a type of lymphoma characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells, causing painless lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms like fever and weight loss.Mantle Cell LymphomaMantle Cell Lymphoma is a rare B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by cyclin D1 overexpression and presents with lymphadenopathy and bone marrow involvement.Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL) is a slow-growing B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma arising from marginal zone B cells, often linked to chronic inflammation or infection.Primary CNS LymphomaPrimary CNS lymphoma is a rare brain tumor often linked to immunocompromised patients, characterized by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma confined to the CNS.

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