| Precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oncology |
Precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in which too many T-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the lymph nodes and spleen. Also called T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, it is most common in young men.
Epidemiology
Of all cancers involving the same class of blood cell, 2% of cases are precursor T lymphoblastic.
External links
- Precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.