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'''Large cell lymphomas''' are a group of [[lymphoma]]s that are characterized by large cells.
'''Large cell lymphomas''' are a group of [[lymphoma]]s that are characterized by large cells.


==Definition==
The definition of "large" is dependent on the context. In the context of [[lymphoma]]s, "large" is 15-25 micrometres;{{fact}} this is approximately twice the size of a resting lymphocyte.
The cells in [[small cell lymphomas]] are approximately 8-12 micrometres; they are half the size of those in large cell lymphomas.
==What can it refer to...==
Most commonly it refers to:
Most commonly it refers to:
*[[Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma]] and its subtypes.
*[[Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma]] and its subtypes.

Latest revision as of 13:29, 31 August 2015

Large cell lymphomas are a group of lymphomas that are characterized by large cells.

Definition

The definition of "large" is dependent on the context. In the context of lymphomas, "large" is 15-25 micrometres;[citation needed] this is approximately twice the size of a resting lymphocyte.

The cells in small cell lymphomas are approximately 8-12 micrometres; they are half the size of those in large cell lymphomas.

What can it refer to...

Most commonly it refers to:

Other possibilities include:

See also