Clonal B-cell lymphocytosis exhibiting immunophenotypic features consistent with a marginal-zone origin: is this a distinct entity?

Abstract

Key Points Clonal B-cell lymphocytosis of potential marginal-zone origin (CBL-MZ) rarely progresses to a well-recognized lymphoma. CBL-MZ does not require treatment in the absence of progressive disease.

Keywords

LymphocytosisMarginal zoneSplenic marginal zone lymphomaBiologyImmunophenotypingMarginal zone B-cell lymphomaImmunologyB cellAntigenAntibody

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Publication Info

Year: 2013
Type: article
Volume: 123
Issue: 8
Pages: 1199-1206
Citations: 84
Access: Closed

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