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==Overview==
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'''Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL or DLBL)''' is a [[cancer]] of [[B cell]]s, a type of [[white blood cell]] responsible for producing [[antibody|antibodies]]. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma may be classified based on location into nodal and extranodal disease and based on molecular, genetic, and immunohistochemical features into more than 20 subgroups. There are no established causes for diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is the most common type of [[non-Hodgkin lymphoma]] among adults,<ref name="Blood1997">{{cite journal |pmid=9166827 |year=1997 |title=A clinical evaluation of the International Lymphoma Study Group classification of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Classification Project |journal=Blood |volume=89 |issue=11 |pages=3909–18 |url=http://www.bloodjournal.org/content/89/11/3909 }}</ref> with an annual [[Incidence (epidemiology)|incidence]] of 7–8 cases per 100,000 people per year.<ref name="Morton2006">{{cite journal |doi=10.1182/blood-2005-06-2508 |pmid=16150940 |pmc=1895348 |title=Lymphoma incidence patterns by WHO subtype in the United States, 1992-2001 |journal=Blood |volume=107 |issue=1 |pages=265–76 |year=2006 |last1=Morton |first1=L. M. |last2=Wang |first2=S. S. |last3=Devesa |first3=S. S. |last4=Hartge |first4=P |last5=Weisenburger |first5=D. D. |last6=Linet |first6=M. S. }}</ref><ref name="Smith2011">{{cite journal |doi=10.1038/bjc.2011.450 |pmid=22045184 |pmc=3242607 |title=Incidence of haematological malignancy by sub-type: A report from the Haematological Malignancy Research Network |journal=British Journal of Cancer |volume=105 |issue=11 |pages=1684–92 |year=2011 |last1=Smith |first1=A |last2=Howell |first2=D |last3=Patmore |first3=R |last4=Jack |first4=A |last5=Roman |first5=E }}</ref>This cancer occurs primarily in older individuals, with a median age of diagnosis at approximately 70 years of age,<ref name="Smith2011" /> though it can also occur in children and young adults in rare cases.<ref name="Smith2010">{{cite journal |doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.08010.x |pmid=19958356 |pmc=3066245 |title=The Haematological Malignancy Research Network (HMRN): A new information strategy for population based epidemiology and health service research |journal=British Journal of Haematology |volume=148 |issue=5 |pages=739–53 |year=2010 |last1=Smith |first1=Alexandra |last2=Roman |first2=Eve |last3=Howell |first3=Debra |last4=Jones |first4=Richard |last5=Patmore |first5=Russell |last6=Jack |first6=Andrew |author7=Haematological Malignancy Research Network }}</ref>The most potent risk factor in the development of diffuse large B cell lymphoma is immunodeficiency. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases such as follicular lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue lymphoma(MALT), Small cell lymphocytic lymphoma, and Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).  The prognosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is associated with a 5 year survival rate ranging from 70% to more than 90% among children. According to the Lugano classification, there are four stages of diffuse large B cell lymphoma based on the number of nodes involved and extranodal status. The most common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a rapidly enlarging, non-painful mass that may be located in neck, groin or abdomen. The less common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include fever, weight loss and drenching night sweats. Common physical examination findings of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a non tender mass which can arise in virtually any part of the body. Laboratory tests helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include complete blood count, LDH, and lymph node biopsy. CT scan is helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Lymph node or extranodal tissue biopsy is diagnostic of large B cell lymphoma. Optional procedures include brain MRI, lumbar puncture to analyze cerebrospinal fluid, and CT or PET-CT scans. The optimal therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage at diagnosis. The predominant therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma is chemotherapy. Adjunctive radiotherapy may be required.
'''Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL or DLBL)''' is a [[cancer]] of [[B cell]]s, a type of [[white blood cell]] responsible for producing [[antibody|antibodies]]. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma may be classified based on location into nodal and extranodal disease and based on molecular, genetic, and immunohistochemical features into more than 20 subgroups. There are no established causes for diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is the most common type of [[non-Hodgkin lymphoma]] among adults,<ref name="Blood1997">{{cite journal |pmid=9166827 |year=1997 |title=A clinical evaluation of the International Lymphoma Study Group classification of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Classification Project |journal=Blood |volume=89 |issue=11 |pages=3909–18 |url=http://www.bloodjournal.org/content/89/11/3909 }}</ref> with an annual [[Incidence (epidemiology)|incidence]] of 7–8 cases per 100,000 people per year.<ref name="Morton2006">{{cite journal |doi=10.1182/blood-2005-06-2508 |pmid=16150940 |pmc=1895348 |title=Lymphoma incidence patterns by WHO subtype in the United States, 1992-2001 |journal=Blood |volume=107 |issue=1 |pages=265–76 |year=2006 |last1=Morton |first1=L. M. |last2=Wang |first2=S. S. |last3=Devesa |first3=S. S. |last4=Hartge |first4=P |last5=Weisenburger |first5=D. D. |last6=Linet |first6=M. S. }}</ref><ref name="Smith2011">{{cite journal |doi=10.1038/bjc.2011.450 |pmid=22045184 |pmc=3242607 |title=Incidence of haematological malignancy by sub-type: A report from the Haematological Malignancy Research Network |journal=British Journal of Cancer |volume=105 |issue=11 |pages=1684–92 |year=2011 |last1=Smith |first1=A |last2=Howell |first2=D |last3=Patmore |first3=R |last4=Jack |first4=A |last5=Roman |first5=E }}</ref>This cancer occurs primarily in older individuals, with a median age of diagnosis at approximately 70 years of age,<ref name="Smith2011" /> though it can also occur in children and young adults in rare cases.<ref name="Smith2010">{{cite journal |doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.08010.x |pmid=19958356 |pmc=3066245 |title=The Haematological Malignancy Research Network (HMRN): A new information strategy for population based epidemiology and health service research |journal=British Journal of Haematology |volume=148 |issue=5 |pages=739–53 |year=2010 |last1=Smith |first1=Alexandra |last2=Roman |first2=Eve |last3=Howell |first3=Debra |last4=Jones |first4=Richard |last5=Patmore |first5=Russell |last6=Jack |first6=Andrew |author7=Haematological Malignancy Research Network }}</ref>The most potent risk factor in the development of diffuse large B cell lymphoma is immunodeficiency. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases such as follicular lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue lymphoma(MALT), Small cell lymphocytic lymphoma, and Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).  The prognosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is associated with a 5 year survival rate ranging from 70% to more than 90% among children. According to the Lugano classification, there are four stages of diffuse large B cell lymphoma based on the number of nodes involved and extranodal status. The most common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a rapidly enlarging, non-painful mass that may be located in neck, groin or abdomen. The less common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include fever, weight loss and drenching night sweats. Common physical examination findings of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a non tender mass which can arise in virtually any part of the body. Laboratory tests helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include complete blood count, LDH, and lymph node biopsy. CT scan is helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Lymph node or extranodal tissue biopsy is diagnostic of large B cell lymphoma. Optional procedures include brain MRI, lumbar puncture to analyze cerebrospinal fluid, and CT or PET-CT scans. The optimal therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage at diagnosis. The predominant therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma is chemotherapy. Adjunctive radiotherapy may be required.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL or DLBL) is a cancer of B cells, a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma may be classified based on location into nodal and extranodal disease and based on molecular, genetic, and immunohistochemical features into more than 20 subgroups. There are no established causes for diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma among adults,[1] with an annual incidence of 7–8 cases per 100,000 people per year.[2][3]This cancer occurs primarily in older individuals, with a median age of diagnosis at approximately 70 years of age,[3] though it can also occur in children and young adults in rare cases.[4]The most potent risk factor in the development of diffuse large B cell lymphoma is immunodeficiency. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases such as follicular lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue lymphoma(MALT), Small cell lymphocytic lymphoma, and Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The prognosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is associated with a 5 year survival rate ranging from 70% to more than 90% among children. According to the Lugano classification, there are four stages of diffuse large B cell lymphoma based on the number of nodes involved and extranodal status. The most common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a rapidly enlarging, non-painful mass that may be located in neck, groin or abdomen. The less common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include fever, weight loss and drenching night sweats. Common physical examination findings of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a non tender mass which can arise in virtually any part of the body. Laboratory tests helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include complete blood count, LDH, and lymph node biopsy. CT scan is helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Lymph node or extranodal tissue biopsy is diagnostic of large B cell lymphoma. Optional procedures include brain MRI, lumbar puncture to analyze cerebrospinal fluid, and CT or PET-CT scans. The optimal therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage at diagnosis. The predominant therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma is chemotherapy. Adjunctive radiotherapy may be required.

Classification

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma may be classified based on location into nodal and extranodal disease and based on molecular, genetic, and immunohistochemical features into more than 20 subgroups.

Pathophysiology

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL or DLBL) is a cancer of B cells, a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma may be classified into 2 subtypes based on gene expression profiles. The progression to diffuse large B cell lymphoma involves the microRNAs (miRNAs). On microscopic histopathological analysis, diffuse large B cell lymphoma can be divided into three variants: centroblastic, immunoblastic, and anaplastic.

Causes

There are no established causes for diffuse large B cell lymphoma.

Differential diagnosis

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases such as follicular lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue lymphoma(MALT), Small cell lymphocytic lymphoma, and Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).

Epidemiology and demographics

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma among adults,[1] with an annual incidence of 7–8 cases per 100,000 people per year.[2][3]This cancer occurs primarily in older individuals, with a median age of diagnosis at approximately 70 years of age,[3] though it can also occur in children and young adults in rare cases.[4]

Risk factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of diffuse large B cell lymphoma is immunodeficiency.

Prognosis

The prognosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is associated with a 5 year survival rate ranging from 70% to more than 90% among children.

Staging

According to the Lugano classification, there are four stages of diffuse large B cell lymphoma based on the number of nodes involved and extranodal status.

History and symptoms

The most common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a rapidly enlarging, non-painful mass that may be located in neck, groin or abdomen. The less common symptoms of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include fever, weight loss and drenching night sweats.

Physical examination

Common physical examination findings of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include a non tender mass which can arise in virtually any part of the body.

Laboratory tests

Laboratory tests helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma include complete blood count, LDH, and lymph node biopsy

CT

CT scan is helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma.

Biopsy

Lymph node or extranodal tissue biopsy is diagnostic of large B cell lymphoma.

Other diagnostic studies

Optional procedures include brain MRI, lumbar puncture to analyze cerebrospinal fluid, and CT or PET-CT scans.

Medical therapy

The optimal therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma depends on the stage at diagnosis. The predominant therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma is chemotherapy. Adjunctive radiotherapy may be required.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "A clinical evaluation of the International Lymphoma Study Group classification of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Classification Project". Blood. 89 (11): 3909–18. 1997. PMID 9166827.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Morton, L. M.; Wang, S. S.; Devesa, S. S.; Hartge, P; Weisenburger, D. D.; Linet, M. S. (2006). "Lymphoma incidence patterns by WHO subtype in the United States, 1992-2001". Blood. 107 (1): 265–76. doi:10.1182/blood-2005-06-2508. PMC 1895348. PMID 16150940.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Smith, A; Howell, D; Patmore, R; Jack, A; Roman, E (2011). "Incidence of haematological malignancy by sub-type: A report from the Haematological Malignancy Research Network". British Journal of Cancer. 105 (11): 1684–92. doi:10.1038/bjc.2011.450. PMC 3242607. PMID 22045184.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Smith, Alexandra; Roman, Eve; Howell, Debra; Jones, Richard; Patmore, Russell; Jack, Andrew; Haematological Malignancy Research Network (2010). "The Haematological Malignancy Research Network (HMRN): A new information strategy for population based epidemiology and health service research". British Journal of Haematology. 148 (5): 739–53. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.08010.x. PMC 3066245. PMID 19958356.


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