English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
histiocytic lymphoma — a rare type of non Hodgkin lymphoma of intermediate to high malignancy, characterized by large tumor cells that resemble histiocytes morphologically but are considered to be of lymphoid origin. Many tumors formerly placed in this category are now … Medical dictionary
mixed lymphocytic-histiocytic lymphoma — non Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by the presence of a mixed population of cells, with the smaller cells resembling lymphocytes and the larger ones histiocytes. When predominantly follicular it is called follicular, mixed small cleaved and large … Medical dictionary
lymphoma — Malignant neoplastic disorder of lymphoreticular tissue that produces a distinct tumour mass, not a leukaemia (in which the cells are circulating). Includes tumours derived both from the lymphoid lineage and from mononuclear phagocytes; lymphomas … Dictionary of molecular biology
histiocytic — his·tio·cyt·ic .his tē ə sit ik adj of, relating to, or containing macrophages <histiocytic lymphoma> … Medical dictionary
Lymphoma — This article is about lymphoma in humans. For the disease in dogs, cats, and ferrets, see lymphoma in animals. Lymphoma Classification and external resources Follicular lymphoma replacing a lymph node … Wikipedia
Lymphoma — Tumor of the lymphoid tissue. Diagnosis is by biopsy. Treatment may be chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or medication, depending on the age of the patient and type of tumor. * * * Any neoplasm of lymphoid tissue; in general use, synonymous with… … Medical dictionary
Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis — A disorder, also called Kikuchi disease, that typically causes swollen glands in the neck (cervical lymphadeniopathy) together with fever or flu like symptoms. Laboratory test abnormalities include elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),… … Medical dictionary
Hodgkin's lymphoma — Hodgkin lymphoma Classification and external resources Micrograph showing Hodgkin s lymphoma (Field stain). ICD 10 C … Wikipedia
cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis — a severe variant of relapsing febrile nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis characterized by lobules infiltrated by histiocytes that have phagocytized erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets; it is sometimes accompanied by systemic conditions that… … Medical dictionary
Malignant histiocytosis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 C96.1 ICD 9 202.3 … Wikipedia
