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Detection often occurs by chance during a routine physical examination.
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B cell lymphomas are most prominent in what age group?
B cell lymphomas are more common among adults, while among children, the incidence of T and B cell lymphomas are almost equal.
What is the plural for lymphoma?
The plural of lymphoma is lymphomas.
What is the cause of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas?
The exact cause of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas is not known.
Are fatty lymphomas that need to be surgically removed covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies would cover this surgery if certain conditions were met. It would have to be established by a qualified physician that the removal of the lymphomas is medically necessary.
When are bone marrow transplants used to treat lymphomas?
Bone marrow transplantation is used in cases where the lymphomas do not respond to conventional therapy, or in cases where the patient has had a relapse or suffers from recurrent lymphomas.
Why symptoms may suggest lymphomas?
Enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, or spleen may suggest lymphomas.
Where do the majority of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin?
A majority of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin in the lymph nodes.
What is the occurrence of MALT lymphomas in the general population?
MALT lymphomas occur at a frequency of about 1.5 per 100,000 people per year in the United States and account for about 10% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
What symptoms are associated with MALT lymphomas?
MALT lymphomas are generally indolent, that is, they grow slowly and cause little in the way of symptoms.
What causes MALT lymphomas outside the stomach?
It is not known if infectious agents also cause MALT lymphomas outside of the stomach.
How are MALT lymphomas recognized in an endoscopy examination of the stomach?
MALT lymphomas are then recognized as areas of inflammation or ulceration within the stomach.
What testing can detect the early signs of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas?
At present, there are no special tests that are available for early detection of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
