Major Types Of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma And Their Signs

Other Types Of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Other types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma include small lymphocytic lymphoma, double hit lymphoma, and Splenic marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (SMLZ). Small lymphocytic lymphoma is a rare and indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma that accounts for less than five percent of cases. Patients with this type may not require treatment at the initial stages, but treatment options such as chemotherapy can be used at the advanced stages. Double hit lymphoma is a subtype of DLBLC that is highly aggressive and often diagnosed in older adults. While there is no established treatment regimen, chemotherapy is used to treat localized tumors. SMLZ is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the spleen, bone marrow, and blood. It is indolent and highly linked with the infection of hepatitis C (HCV). The average age of diagnosis is sixty-five, and it is more predominant in men. SMLZ is mostly diagnosed in the advanced stages, and treatment options include medication and chemotherapy. The spleen may be removed through splenectomy if it enlarges abnormally and puts pressure on other organs.