Guide To The Different Types Of Lymphoma

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rarer form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It begins at the outer mantle of the lymph node follicles. This is because of abnormal B-cell transformation. The affected cells enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system and spread to other areas of the body. Once again, this form of lymphoma is most common in those over 60 years old. Men are affected more often than women. The cause isn’t clear, but many cases are related to translocation, a genetic abnormality.

Symptoms of this form of lymphoma are unexplained weight loss, fever, fatigue, and an enlarged liver. Because the symptoms are painless, most cases of MCL are not diagnosed until the advanced stages. This does not bode well for patient prognosis. There is no cure, though treatments used include the standards: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.