Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma
| Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma |
| Short definition | Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma - (pronounced) (PRY-mayr-ee MEE-dee-uh-STY-nul larj . |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma - (pronounced) (PRY-mayr-ee MEE-dee-uh-STY-nul larj . . . sel lim-FOH-muh) An aggressive (rapidly growing) form of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (cancer of the immune system). Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma develops from B cells in the mediastinum (the area behind the breastbone). It can spread to organs and tissues such as the lungs, pericardium (sac around the heart), liver, gastrointestinal tract, ovaries, adrenal glands, and central nervous system. Most patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma are women in their 30s to 40s, but it can also occur in older children. Also known as primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma
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