/T-lymphoblastic lymphoma

T-lymphoblastic lymphoma

Rare Disease

MONDO:0044917

Also Known As

Precur. T-lymphoblastic lymphomaT Lymphoblastic lymphomaT-Lymphoblastic lymphomaT-lymphoblastic lymphomaprecursor T Lymphoblastic lymphomaprecursor T-Lymphoblastic lymphomaprecursor T-cell Lymphoblastic lymphomaprecursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma

Definition

The most frequent type of lymphoblastic lymphoma. It comprises approximately 85-90% of cases. It is more frequently seen in adolescent males. It frequently presents with a mass lesion in the mediastinum. Pleural effusions are common. (WHO, 2001)