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What is the plural for lymphoma?
The plural for lymphoma is lymphomas.
What is the cause of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas?
The exact cause of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas is not known.
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.
Where do the majority of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin?
A majority of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin in the lymph nodes.
Why symptoms may suggest lymphomas?
Enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, or spleen may suggest lymphomas.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In what part of the body do lymphomas originate?
Because there is lymph tissue in many parts of the body, lymphomas can start in almost any organ of the body.
