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Lymphoma, Large-Cell

Medical Definition: The most common aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It occurs in both diffuse and nodular form. The large cells may have cleaved and non-cleaved nuclei.
Guide Notes: DF: LYMPHOMA LARGE
Previously Indexed: Lymphoma (1966-1986)
Lymphoma, Large-Cell Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Ki-1 - A large-cell, non-Hodgkin's, malignant lymphoma with pleomorphic appearance and reactivity with the monoclonal antibody Ki-1. The lymphoma is most often found in the skin and lymph nodes and expresses the Ki-1 (CD30) antigen (ANTIGENS, CD30) on its surface. It is often mistaken for metastatic carcinoma and malignant histiocytosis.

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