Tonsillar lymphoma
Tonsillar lymphoma
Definition
A primary lymphoma that affects the tonsil and the bulk of the tumor is in this anatomic area. The majority of cases are B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
Also known as lymphoma of the tonsil, lymphoma of tonsil, Primary tonsillar lymphoma, tonsil lymphoma, tonsillar lymphoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lymphoid system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Tonsils | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Tonsils | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |