This article will help you understand your pathology report for CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder? Primary cutaneous CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder describes a group of immune system …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma? Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is a rare immune system cancer that develops from T cells (a type of white blood cell) …
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T cells, also known as T lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell that plays a vital role in the immune system. These cells are primarily found in lymphoid organs, such as lymph nodes, which are distributed throughout the body. They are also abundant in areas of inflammation caused by infection or injury, where …
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CD5 is a specialized type of protein normally found on the surface of immune cells where it is involved in modulating signal transduction pathways. It plays a significant role in regulating immune responses and maintaining the balance between activating and inhibiting signals within the immune system. What does CD5 do? Regulates T-cell activation: CD5 is …
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CD3 is a protein that is normally made by two types of specialized immune cells, T cells and NK cells. Most lymphomas that start from T and NK cells, including peripheral T cell lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, also make CD3. Two common tests used to look for CD3 in …
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