Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma is a lymphoma of the T-cells which are circulating within the lymphatic system after they have left the Thymus. The Thymus is the organ just behind the breast bone where T-cells normally develop and mature. That is how they get the name "T"-cells. B cells on the other hand develop and mature in the bone marrow. There are other types of T-cell lymphoma as well, such as cutaneous t-cell lymphoma which arises in the skin.
Some subtypes of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma are rare in Western countries but more common in the far east. This is due in part the the prevalence of the HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus) which is considered a risk factor for developing lymphoma.
Additional classification of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma information
Some studies show that the prognosis for peripheral t-cell lymphoma is less favourable than for similar aggressive b-cell lymphomas, yet other studies shown no difference in prognosis. As an aggressive lymphoma Peripheral T-cell lymphoma usually requires immediate and aggressive treatment.
Additional information about Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
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