anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Definition / meaning of anaplastic large cell lymphoma

An aggressive (fast-growing) type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is usually of the T-cell type. The cancer cells express a marker called CD30 or Ki-1 on the surface, and may appear in the lymph nodes, skin, bones, soft tissues, lungs, or liver. Also called ALCL.

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

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