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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Introduction

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A common form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma characterized by abnormal proliferation of B-lymphocytes. It is a cancer of the B-lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) which, if untreated, can spread to other parts of the body such as the bones and the liver. It differs from follicular lymphoma in that it is a high-grade lymphoma that usually develops rapidly. Follicular lymphoma often transforms into diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is available below.

Symptoms of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

• Pleural effusion
• Multiple organ system dysfunction
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

• Specific treatment of lymphoma depends upon the staging of the disease at the time of diagnosis, as well as the age and general health of the patient. Treatments include:
  • Radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Stem cell transplantation
• more treatments...»

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma?

• Misdiagnosis of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
• Hidden causes of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Deaths

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Causes of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

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More information about causes of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma:

• Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma as a complication caused by other conditions

Disease Topics Related To Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma:

• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Cervical lymphadenopathy
• Hilar lymphadenopathy
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Undiagnosed Conditions

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  • Cervical Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Breast Cancer -- Undiagnosed
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  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Cancer Specialists:
  • Oncology (Cancer specialists)
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays)
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma:

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
  • more ...»
• more rare diseases...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Medical research articles related to Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma include:

• Targeted Therapies: A New Generation of Cancer Treatments
• Six versus eight cycles of bi-weekly CHOP-14 with or without rituximab in elderly patients with aggressive CD20+ B-cell lymphomas: a randomised controlled trial (RICOVER-60)
• High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in the first line treatment of aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) in adults
• British HIV Association guidelines for HIV-associated malignancies 2008
• Best practice in lymphoma diagnosis and reporting
• more research...»

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Research about Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Broader Related Topics

• Cancer
• Lymphatic system tumors
• Lymphatic system conditions
• Immune system conditions
• more types...»

Types of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

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