adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

Definition / meaning of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

An aggressive (fast-growing) type of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma caused by the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1). It is marked by bone and skin lesions, high calcium levels, and enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Also called ATLL.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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