International Journal of Medical and Health Research

International Journal of Medical and Health Research


International Journal of Medical and Health Research
International Journal of Medical and Health Research
Vol. 1, Issue 2 (2015)

Follicular Lymphoma presenting as B-ALL - A aggressive tumour with poor prognosis, in a 4 yr old child


Mirza Asif Baig

There is mounting evidence that leukemic presentation portends a worse prognosis in patients with FL in leukemic phase.The presence of circulating lymphoma cells in FL is a rare event and is associated with shorter PFS Median progression-free survival independently of FLIPI score and β2-m level. It can be safely said that circulating lymphoma cells >4.109/L have a poorer outcome. Although ~1/3 of the patients experience long term PFS, these should be monitored carefully during and after first line treatment to consider HSCT. Follicular Lymphoma presenting as B-ALL at diagnosis is a independent risk factor & has a poor prognostic outcome because it is highly aggressive tumour. The very rare nature of this entity & its grave prognosis merits its reporting.
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Mirza Asif Baig. Follicular Lymphoma presenting as B-ALL - A aggressive tumour with poor prognosis, in a 4 yr old child. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 87-88
International Journal of Medical and Health Research