[Follicular lymphoma]

Arpád Illés1, László Krenács, Zita Borbényi

  • 1Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, III. Belgyógyászati Klinika.

Orvosi Hetilap
|January 2, 2004
PubMed

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Follicular lymphoma, a common non-Hodgkin

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Follicular lymphoma is a prevalent indolent nodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
  • Accurate differentiation from other nodal lymphomas is crucial.
  • The bcl-2 gene translocation is a key diagnostic and prognostic marker.

Purpose:

  • To review diagnostic approaches for follicular lymphoma.
  • To discuss current and emerging treatment strategies.
  • To evaluate the role of molecular markers in disease management.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis relies on differentiating from non-germinal centre lymphomas and detecting bcl-2 translocation (80-90% of cases).
  • Treatment is individualized based on grade, stage, and patient condition, aiming to maximize quality of life.
  • Therapeutic options include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, interferon-alpha, purine analogues, monoclonal antibodies, and high-dose therapy.

Impact:

  • Improved diagnostic accuracy through molecular markers.
  • Personalized treatment strategies for follicular lymphoma patients.
  • Enhanced understanding of prognostic factors and disease follow-up.

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