Large cell lymphomas

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:

• Anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
• Intravascular lymphoma.

See also

• Small cell lymphomas.
• Large cell tumours.