B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia

What is B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia?

B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is a very rare and typically aggressive malignancy (cancer) characterized by the out of control growth of B-cells (B-lymphocytes). What is the Pathology of B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia?                                                        The pathology of b-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is: -Etiology: The cause…
Hairy Cell Leukemia

What are Peripheral B-Cell Neoplasms?

Peripheral B-cell neoplasms are neoplasms involving mature B-cell lineage. Examples of peripheral B-cell neoplasms include:  Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma Splenic marginal zone lymphomaNodal marginal zone lymphomas Extranodal marginal zone lymphomaMantle cell lymphoma Follicular lymphoma Marginal zone lymphoma Hairy cell leukemia Diffuse large…
T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (T-ALL)

What is T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (T-ALL)?

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL) is a precursor T-cell neoplasm.  What is the Pathology of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (T-ALL)? The pathology of t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma is: -Etiology: The cause of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma is not well characterized.…
B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

What is B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL)?

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL) is an aggressive (fast-growing) type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many B-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the bone marrow and blood. What is the Pathology of B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic…
Lymphoid Neoplasms

What are Lymphoid Neoplasms?

Lymphoid neoplasms are neoplasms that arise from the malignant transformation of normal lymphoid cells at various stages of differentiation. Examples of lymphoid neoplasms include: Precursor B- and T-cell neoplasmsPeripheral B-cell neoplasmsPeripheral T-cell neoplasmsNK-cell neoplasmsHodgkin lymphoma
Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia

What is Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia?

Chronic eosinophilic leukemia is a chronic myeloproliferative diesease in which a clonal proliferation of eosinophilic precursor leads to increased eosinophils in blood, bone marrow, or peripheral tissues.   What is the Pathology of Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia? The pathology of chronic eosinophilic…
Systemic Mastocytosis

What is Systemic Mastocytosis?

Systemic mastocytosis is a blood disorder characterized by infiltration of clonally derived mast cells in different tissues, including bone marrow, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the liver, and the spleen. What is the Pathology of  Systemic Mastocytosis? The pathology of systemic…