Age related non-Hodgkin lymphomas with primary abdominal lymph nodes involvement

Abstract

Introduction. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas (NHL) are a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of the lymphatic tissue that can develop from B or T, rarely from NK, cells. NHL may develop in any tissue or organ containing lymphatic tissue. One of the primary localizations of NHL are the abdominal lymph nodes, with a primary involvement rate of 7.6 to 8.2%. Due to the topographic and anatomical features of this localization, in most cases the generalized stages of the disease are diagnosed, which negatively influences the outcome of treatment and prognosis. Therefore, studying the clinical aspects of NHL with primary abdominal lymph nodes involvement is topical.