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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...== | ==What can it refer to...== | ||
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:
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and its subtypes.
Other possibilities include: