Lennert lymphoma
Lennert Lymphoma
Lennert Lymphoma (pronounced: len-ert lim-foh-muh) is a rare subtype of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma characterized by the presence of lymphoepithelioid cells. It is also known as Lymphoepithelioid Lymphoma.
Etymology
The term "Lennert Lymphoma" is named after the German pathologist Karl Lennert, who first described this disease in 1975. The term "lymphoma" comes from the Greek words "lympho" and "oma," meaning "lymph" and "tumor," respectively.
Definition
Lennert Lymphoma is a type of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, which is a group of aggressive lymphomas that originate from mature T-cells. It is characterized by the presence of small, abnormal lymphocytes, known as lymphoepithelioid cells, in the lymph nodes.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Lennert Lymphoma include fever, night sweats, weight loss, and swollen lymph nodes. These symptoms are often referred to as "B symptoms."
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Lennert Lymphoma typically involves a biopsy of the affected lymph node. The biopsy sample is then examined under a microscope to identify the presence of lymphoepithelioid cells.
Treatment
Treatment for Lennert Lymphoma typically involves chemotherapy, with or without radiation therapy. In some cases, a stem cell transplant may be considered.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Lennert Lymphoma varies depending on the stage of the disease at diagnosis, the patient's overall health, and the response to treatment.
Related Terms
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoepithelioid Lymphoma
- B symptoms
- Biopsy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Stem cell transplant
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lennert lymphoma
- Wikipedia's article - Lennert lymphoma
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