What is Other Non-Follicular Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. There are different types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including follicular lymphoma, which is the most common type. However, there are also other non-follicular lymphomas that are less common but still important to know about.
Types of Other Non-Follicular Lymphoma
Other non-follicular lymphomas include:
- Mantle cell lymphoma
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
- Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
- Burkitt lymphoma
Mantle cell lymphoma is a type of B-cell lymphoma that usually affects older adults. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults and can develop in any part of the body. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects T-cells. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects lymphocytes. Burkitt lymphoma is a very fast-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that can affect children or adults.
Symptoms of Other Non-Follicular Lymphoma
The symptoms of other non-follicular lymphomas can vary depending on the type of lymphoma and where it is located in the body. Some common symptoms include:
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain or swelling
- Chest pain or trouble breathing
- Headaches, seizures, or other neurological symptoms
Treatment of Other Non-Follicular Lymphoma
The treatment of other non-follicular lymphomas depends on the type and stage of the lymphoma, as well as the patient's overall health. Treatment options may include:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Stem cell transplant
It is important for patients with non-Hodg
Diagnosis Codes for Other non-follicular lymphoma | C83.8
- C83.80, Other non-follicular lymphoma, unspecified site
- C83.81, Other non-follicular lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
- C83.82, Other non-follicular lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
- C83.83, Other non-follicular lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C83.84, Other non-follicular lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
- C83.85, Other non-follicular lymphoma, lymph nodes of inguinal region and lower limb
- C83.86, Other non-follicular lymphoma, intrapelvic lymph nodes
- C83.87, Other non-follicular lymphoma, spleen
- C83.88, Other non-follicular lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C83.89, Other non-follicular lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites