In a pathology report, the word “flow” usually refers to a laboratory test called flow cytometry. This test is used to analyze individual cells in a sample of blood, bone marrow, lymph node, or other body fluid or tissue. Flow cytometry allows pathologists to examine many different features of cells, such as their size, shape, …
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What is diffuse large B cell lymphoma? Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called B cells. DLBCL is the most common type of lymphoma to affect adults and typically arises in people greater than 65 years old. This type of cancer is slightly …
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What is follicular lymphoma? Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called B cells. FL is the second most common lymphoma to affect adults. Where in the body is follicular lymphoma found? FL can start anywhere in the body where B cells gather in large numbers. The most …
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a term used to describe a large group of cancers that start from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell found in the immune system. Lymphocytes normally help the body fight infection, but in lymphoma, these cells grow uncontrollably and form tumors in lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Non-Hodgkin …
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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts from immune cells called lymphocytes. These cells normally protect your body from infections and disease. In lymphoma, lymphocytes become abnormal and grow uncontrollably, forming tumors that often involve lymph nodes but can also affect the spleen, bone marrow, and other organs throughout the body. What are the …
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