How I treat mantle cell lymphoma.

How I treat How I treat mantle cell lymphoma

Mantle cell lymphoma is included in the World Health Organization classification as distinct lymphoma subtype characterized by the t(11;14)(q13;q32) translocation, which results in overexpression of Cyclin D1. The clinical presentation often includes extranodal involvement, particularly of the bone marrow and gut. The prognosis of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (median overall survival, 3-5...

Mantle Cell Lymphoma with Multiple Lymphomatous Polyposis Presenting With Intussusceptions

Mantle cell lymphoma is an aggressive type of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that originates from small to medium sized lymphocytes located in the mantle zone of the lymph node. The gastrointestinal tract is the predominant site of extranodal involvement in the form of multiple lymphomatous polyposis. Multiple lymphomatous polyposis due to mantle cell lymphoma presenting with intussusception is ...

Mantle Cell Lymphoma of the Palatine Tonsil: A Rare Case Report

Cranial Nerve Lymphomatosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in a Case of Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Unmet needs in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma.

Mantle cell lymphoma is one of the most challenging hematologic malignancies, owing to an aggressive disease course, a high rate of relapse, and lack of standard of care. In the United States, mantle cell lymphoma accounts for approximately 6% of all newly diagnosed cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Because most patients are initially diagnosed with advanced-stage disease, they are often symptomat...