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Paediatric type follicular lymphoma

Linfoma folicular de tipo pediátrico

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Definition

A variant of follicular lymphoma often involving cervical or other peripheral lymph nodes and the Waldeyer ring. It is frequently localised, and often lacks BCL-2 protein expression and never has a BCL2 translocation. It is usually but not exclusively seen in the pediatric population. The prognosis is usually favorable.

Index Terms

Paediatric type follicular lymphomapaediatric follicular lymphoma