Aggressive lymphoma

Aggressive lymphoma

Aggressive lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that grows and spreads quickly, and has severe symptoms. It is seen frequently in patients who are HIV-positive (AIDS-related lymphoma). Also called intermediate-grade lymphoma and high-grade lymphoma.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45588 Aggressive lymphoma] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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