Lymphoma without Peripheral Lymphadenopathy: An Approach to Definitive Diagnosis by Flowcytometry

Authors:

Amar R*, Raja P and Meenakshi W

DOI: 10.23880/hij-16000104

Volume 1, Issue 2

Abstract

Splenic lymphoma with circulating villous lymphocytes (SLVL) is an indolent B-cell neoplasm. Because of its rarity, a definitive diagnosis often becomes difficult. In this study we are going to discuss about two cases of SLVL. Despite being a variant of lymphoma peripheral lymphadenopathy is not found in such cases. Careful analysis of blood or bone marrow sample by flow cytometry may be helpful in getting the correct diagnosis.

Keywords:

Marginal zone lymphoma; Flow cytometry; Lymphadenopathy; Immunohistochemistry

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