Etymed
diffuse large b-cell lymphoma
Definition
A type of cancer that originates in B lymphocytes, characterized by large cells and diffuse growth pattern
Clinical context
A 65-year-old patient presents with painless lymphadenopathy in multiple regions, including cervical, axillary, and inguinal nodes. The patient also reports constitutional symptoms including fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss over several weeks. Biopsy of the affected lymph node reveals large B-cells with diffuse growth pattern.
Mnemonic
D-L-B-L = Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma - 'D' for Diffuse growth, 'L' for Large cells, 'B' for B-cells, 'L' for Lymphoma
These morphemes also unlock…
- diffuse — spread out; scattered
- large — big; large
- b-cell — B lymphocyte
- lymphoma — lymph gland tumor