Grade (histology) of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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Grade (histology) of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Over the years, doctors have used a variety of terms to classify the many different types of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Most often, they are grouped by how the cancer cells look under a microscope and how quickly they are likely to grow and spread. Some types spread more quickly than others.
- Aggressive lymphomas, also known as intermediate- and high-grade lymphomas, tend to grow and spread quickly and cause severe symptoms.
- Indolent lymphomas, also referred to as low-grade lymphomas, tend to grow quite slowly and cause fewer symptoms.
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| Author | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Editor | Maria Essig |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology |
| Last Updated | April 22, 2008 |
| Last updated: | April 22, 2008 |
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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