2A80.4
Paediatric type follicular lymphoma
Linfoma folicular de tipo pediátrico
CategoryDefinition
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