What is Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

What is Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

• Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: A form of lymphoma that occurs externally to the lymph nodes. It usually in the nasal area but can also occur in the gastrointestinal tract, trachea or skin. This particular type of lymphoma is rare but tends to be aggressive. Specific symptoms will vary depending on the exact location of the tumor.

Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: Introduction

Types of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type:

Broader types of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type:

• Cancer
• Lymphatic system tumors
• Lymphatic system conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Head and neck tumors
• Respiratory tract conditions
• more types...»

Who gets Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

Racial predominance for Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: Asian, Hispanic, South American, American Indian and Mexican populations

How serious is Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

Prognosis of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: This type of tumor is generally aggressive. Early diagnosis can result in a better prognosis. The presence of B symptoms (weight loss, fever, night sweats) indicates systemic involvement and a poorer prognosis.
Complications of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: see complications of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

What causes Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

Causes of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: see causes of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

What are the symptoms of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

Symptoms of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: see symptoms of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

Complications of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: see complications of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

Onset of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: Mean age: middle of fifth decade of life.

Can anyone else get Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type?

Inheritance: see inheritance of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type: see treatments for Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

Name of Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

Main name of condition: Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type

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