📋Overview
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma develops when white blood cells called lymphocytes grow abnormally and can form growths throughout the body. This condition represents a diverse group of blood cancers that may affect the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, or other organs.
While it shares similarities with other lymphatic cancers, this condition is distinguished by specific clinical characteristics and includes numerous subtypes. These subtypes are categorized based on the type of lymphocyte involved and how the cells appear under a microscope.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0024305Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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