Aggressive lymphoma
Encyclopedia
Aggressive lymphoma is a type of lymphoma
that grows and spreads quickly, and has severe symptoms. It is seen frequently in patients who are HIV-positive (AIDS-related lymphoma
). Also called intermediate-grade lymphoma and high-grade lymphoma.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. Typically, lymphomas present as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage...
that grows and spreads quickly, and has severe symptoms. It is seen frequently in patients who are HIV-positive (AIDS-related lymphoma
AIDS-related lymphoma
AIDS-related lymphoma describes lymphomas occurring in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome .A lymphoma is a type of cancer arising from lymphoid cells...
). Also called intermediate-grade lymphoma and high-grade lymphoma.
External links
- Aggressive lymphoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms