B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Definition

A neoplasm of lymphoblasts committed to the B-cell lineage, typically composed of small to medium-sized blast cells. When the neoplasm involves predominantly the bone marrow and the peripheral blood, it is called B acute lymphoblastic leukemia. When it involves nodal or extranodal sites, it is called B lymphoblastic lymphoma. (WHO, 2001)

Also known as B lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, precursor B lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, precursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0080630 per MONDO
• DOID 7061 per MONDO
• NCIT C8936 per MONDO
• SCTID 277571004 per MONDO
• UMLS C1292769 per MONDO

Affected Organs