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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ali Akram, M.B.B.S.[2] Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [3]

Overview

Mantle cell lymphoma is a subtype of B-cell lymphoma characterized by the presence of CD5 positive antigen-naive pregerminal center B-cell within the mantle zone that surrounds normal germinal center follicles. Mantle cell lymphoma accounts for 4–8% of all adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL). It has an incidence of approximately 1-2/100000 and tends to occur more in males, Caucasian race, with a median age of about 60 years.The translocation t(11;14)(q13;q32) is considered the precipitating oncogenic event that induces cell cycle deregulation in mantle cell lymphoma due to overexpression of cyclin D1. In addition to the pathogonomic translocation, MCL progression is controlled by secondary genetic abberations and dysregulated signaling pathways involved in DNA damage repair, proliferation, and apoptosis. According to the revised 2016 World Health Organization classification of lymphoid neoplasms, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) can be broadly classified into classical MCL and leukemic nonnodal MCL. In-situ mantle cell neoplasia (ISMCN) is considered a separate entity, often as a precursor lesion, to the mantle cell lymphoma. The causes of mantle cell lymphoma have not been clearly identified. There are no established risk factors for mantle cell lymphoma. However, recently weak associations have been observed in the development of mantle cell lymphoma with the exposure to European strains of Borellia burgdoferi. family history of hematologic malignancy and Genetic polymorphisms in the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. Mantle cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases that present similarly with B symptoms (fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss), lymphocytosis, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, and bone marrow involvement. Mantle cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases such as diffuse large B cell lymphoma, mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue lymphoma (MALT), follicular lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma/Immunocytoma, marginal zone lymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, burkitt lymphoma, reactive hyperplasia. Screening for mantle cell lymphoma is not recommended. The prognosis of mantle cell lymphoma has historically been very poor. However, recently improvements have been made and the median survival has increased from 3-4 years to 5-7 years. It is very important to stratify the patients according to their biological risk to better direct the therapeutic approaches. Tissue biopsy (nodal or extranodal) is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma. The most common symptoms of mantle cell lymphoma include fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, skin rash, abdominal pain, bone pain, loss of appetite, and painless swelling in the neck, axilla, groin, thorax and abdomen. Common physical examination findings of mantle cell lymphoma include fever, rash, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, peripheral lymphadenopathy, and central lymphadenopathy. Laboratory tests for mantle cell lymphoma include complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel, LDH levels, Hepatitis B testing if treatment with rituximab is planned, uric acid levels, beta-2-microglobulin, pregnancy testing in woman of child-bearing age, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, genetic testing, FISH and PCR. Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma. Findings on an ultrasound helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma include lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly and hepatomegaly. There are no echocardiography findings associated with mantle cell lymphoma. However, an echocardiography may be helpful in following patients who might be at risk of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity due to chemotherapy. CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma. CT scans of the chest, abdominal and pelvic are done to check for lymphadenopathy and is helpful in the staging the disease. MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma involving the CNS. PET scan (positron emission tomography) integrated with CT scan may be helpful in the staging and treatment response assessment of mantle cell lymphoma. Other diagnostic studies for the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma include bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, laparoscopy, and laparotomy.The mainstay of treatment for mantle cell lymphoma is chemotherapy. However, immunotherapy, radioimmunotherapy, targeted therapy using newer biologic agents and stem cell transplantation are also used along with chemotherapy to treat the disease. Mantle cell lymphoma shows a heterogeneous clinical behavior, with some patients having indolent disease whereas a vast majority show aggressive presentation. Most of the patients eventually relapse and have disease progression after treatment. Hence, mantle cell lymphoma is still considered an incurable disease and there is no consensus among oncologists about its optimal treatment. It is therefore recommended that mantle cell lymphoma patients are seen by physicians having extensive experience in dealing with mantle cell lymphoma and they are also encouraged to participate in clinical trials to get the latest treatments. Recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of mantle cell lymphoma have led to the development of targeted therapies which have shown potential promise as effective therapeutic approaches in the future.

Historical Perspective

In 1982, Weisenburger first proposed the concept of 'mantle-zone lymphoma' and in 1992, Banks first coined the term mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). In 1994, MCL was included into the Revised European-American Classification of Lymphoid Neoplasms (REAL) classification, and later also in the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumors of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues

Classification

According to the revised 2016 World Health Organization classification of lymphoid neoplasms, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) can be broadly classified into two types:

  1. Classical MCL.
  2. Leukemic nonnodal MCL.

In-situ mantle cell neoplasia (ISMCN) is considered a separate entity, often as a precursor lesion, to the mantle cell lymphoma.

Pathophysiology

The translocation t(11;14)(q13;q32) is considered the precipitating oncogenic event that induces cell cycle deregulation in mantle cell lymphoma due to overexpression of cyclin D1. In addition to the pathogonomic translocation, MCL progression is controlled by secondary genetic abberations and dysregulated signaling pathways involved in DNA damage repair, proliferation, and apoptosis.

Causes

The causes of mantle cell lymphoma have not been clearly identified.

Differentiating Mantle Cell Lymphoma from Other Diseases

Mantle cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases that present similarly with B symptoms (fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss), lymphocytosis, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, and bone marrow involvement. Mantle cell lymphoma must be differentiated from other diseases such as diffuse large B cell lymphoma, mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue lymphoma (MALT), follicular lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma/Immunocytoma, marginal zone lymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, burkitt lymphoma, reactive hyperplasia.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Mantle cell lymphoma accounts for 4–8% of all adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL). It has an incidence of approximately 1-2/100000 and tends to occur more in males, Caucasian race, with a median age of about 60 years.

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for mantle cell lymphoma. However, recently weak associations have been observed in the development of mantle cell lymphoma with the exposure to European strains of Borellia burgdoferi. family history of hematologic malignancy and Genetic polymorphisms in the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.

Screening

Screening for mantle cell lymphoma is not recommended.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

The prognosis of mantle cell lymphoma has historically been very poor. However, recently improvements have been made and the median survival has increased from 3-4 years to 5-7 years. It is very important to stratify the patients according to their biological risk to better direct the therapeutic approaches.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Tissue biopsy (nodal or extranodal) is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma.

History and Symptoms

The most common symptoms of mantle cell lymphoma include fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, skin rash, abdominal pain, bone pain, loss of appetite, and painless swelling in the neck, axilla, groin, thorax and abdomen.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings of mantle cell lymphoma include fever, rash, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, peripheral lymphadenopathy, and central lymphadenopathy.

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory tests for mantle cell lymphoma include complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel, LDH levels, Hepatitis B testing if treatment with rituximab is planned, uric acid levels, beta-2-microglobulin, pregnancy testing in woman of child-bearing age, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, genetic testing, FISH and PCR.

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with mantle cell lymphoma.

X-ray

Presence of nodules and pleural effusion on chest x ray may be suggestive of mantle cell lymphoma.

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma. Findings on an ultrasound helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma include lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly and hepatomegaly. There are no echocardiography findings associated with mantle cell lymphoma. However, an echocardiography may be helpful in following patients who might be at risk of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity due to chemotherapy.

CT scan

CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma. CT scans of the chest, abdominal and pelvic are done to check for lymphadenopathy and is helpful in the staging the disease.

MRI

MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma involving the CNS.

Other Imaging Findings

PET scan (positron emission tomography) integrated with CT scan may be helpful in the staging and treatment response assessment of mantle cell lymphoma.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Other diagnostic studies for the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma include bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, laparoscopy, and laparotomy.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

The mainstay of treatment for mantle cell lymphoma is chemotherapy. However, immunotherapy, radioimmunotherapy, targeted therapy using newer biologic agents and stem cell transplantation are also used along with chemotherapy to treat the disease. Mantle cell lymphoma shows a heterogeneous clinical behavior, with some patients having indolent disease whereas a vast majority show aggressive presentation. Most of the patients eventually relapse and have disease progression after treatment. Hence, mantle cell lymphoma is still considered an incurable disease and there is no consensus among oncologists about its optimal treatment. It is therefore recommended that mantle cell lymphoma patients are seen by physicians having extensive experience in dealing with mantle cell lymphoma and they are also encouraged to participate in clinical trials to get the latest treatments.

Interventions

The mainstay of treatment for mantle cell lymphoma is medical therapy.

Surgery

The mainstay of treatment for mantle cell lymphoma is medical therapy. However, surgical therapy has proven curative in a case of MCL with a single protruding lesion presenting as intussusception.

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of mantle cell lymphoma.

Secondary Prevention

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of mantle cell lymphoma.

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