Precursor lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia

Definition

A neoplasm of immature malignant lymphocytes (lymphoblasts) committed to the B-cell or T-cell lineage. Neoplasms involving the bone marrow and the peripheral blood are called precursor lymphoblastic leukemias or acute lymphoblastic leukemias. Neoplasms involving primarily lymph nodes or extranodal sites are called lymphoblastic lymphomas. -- 2003

Also known as precursor lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, precursor lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia, precursor lymphoid neoplasm — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 5600 per MONDO
• NCIT C7055 per MONDO
• UMLS C1335469 per MONDO

Affected Organs