📋Overview
Lymphoma represents a group of malignancies that originate within the lymphatic system, specifically affecting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. These cells play a critical role in the immune response and can develop in various locations including the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow. The two primary categories are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which differ in how the cancer cells develop and spread.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0024299Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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